Assistant Headteacher- Raising Achievement
James Calvert Spence College
Northumberland
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L10- L14
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2024
Job overview
James Calvert Spence College is an evolving school, currently a 9-18 school as a result of a merger between middle and high schools, but transitioning into an 11-18 secondary school by next September.
Additionally, the planning work for our new build school is almost at an end, with building work anticipated to start later this year and the doors opening in summer 2026.
Following a leadership restructure, we are looking to appoint an inspirational Assistant Headteacher to further improve outcomes at GCSE and A-level. Our last Ofsted (June 2022) rated us as a good school in all aspects – something we are incredibly proud of, and which came about as the result of hard work and honest, supportive communication between every member of the school team.
I’m looking for the right person who can further develop our systems to ensure that expectations of staff, parents and students are uniformly high, so that measurable outcomes continue to improve. Ultimately, our school needs someone who understands data, can hold people to account and who cares passionately about our community.
I’m looking for someone who is an excellent teacher, who has a depth of knowledge and experience around embedding strategies to improve outcomes, and who understands how to bring a community along with them on a journey of transformation, so its expectations are heightened and it is inspired to strive for even more.
I’m looking for a colleague who can work as part of a team and who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our students and staff – they deserve the best, and I’m determined to give them nothing less.
You will be a key part of the school’s senior leadership team and, as such, will be involved in strategic planning and decision making across all phases. It’s an exciting, vibrant and unique place to work. It’s never dull - no two days are the same - but you will smile every day, and you will make a difference.
I hope that, after reading the information on offer and visiting our website at www.jcsc.co.uk, you feel compelled to apply for the post. To do so, please complete the application form and return it with a letter of application that demonstrates your suitability for this role and how you feel you could benefit JCSC as it moves into its next, exciting phase.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 12 May and we plan to interview Friday 17 May.
If you would like more details, or to have an informal conversation about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact me at nrodgers01@jcsc.co.uk.
Yours sincerely
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About James Calvert Spence College
- James Calvert Spence College
- Acklington Road, Amble
- Northumberland
- NE65 0NG
- United Kingdom
It’s my great pleasure to welcome you to James Calvert Spence College, a 9-19 through school that welcome students from Y5 through to Sixth Form. We’re a relatively small, friendly school that is in the heart of its community in Amble, on the beautiful Northumberland coastline.
Our school was formed by the merger of a middle and a high school, giving a unique educational experience for children in our community. Unlike pupils in many primary schools, our key stage 2 children have access to a fabulous array of facilities that are usually reserved for those in secondary school. These facilities including science labs; an art, fashion and DT suite; PE facilities including generous playing fields, tennis courts, a running track, dance studio, sports hall and climbing wall; and well-equipped classrooms and science laboratories.
We have high aspirations for all our students – we expect them to show determination and a desire to achieve highly and, in return, we offer them unwavering support throughout their years with us. In Key Stage 4 and the Sixth Form, we offer a wide range of GCSE and A-Level courses to make sure that there is a relevant pathway into Higher Education, further training or employment for everyone.
JCSC has improved considerably over the last few years with excellent A-level results and rapidly rising GCSE outcomes. This improvement was validated by Ofsted last summer where we achieved ‘Good’ status for the very first time in the school’s history. We’re very proud of this fact, especially as it was a real team effort – every member of our staff contributed to that judgement, and every member of staff plays their part in ensuring our students are well cared for, feel safe and learn well. We’re a kind and caring school, and our kind and caring staff are pivotal in our continued success. When you join JCSC you join a dedicated and supportive team unlike any other.
The staff and governors of the school are committed to its continuing development and improvement, to ensure that it provides education of the highest quality for all students.
It’s a great place to work or study – feel free to contact us and arrange a visit if you’d like to experience all JCSC has to offer first hand.
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