Whole School Lead Practitioner Responsible Practitioner
Golborne High School
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- L8-L12
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 4 March 2018
Job overview
WHOLE SCHOOL LEAD PRACTITIONER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRACTITIONER DEVELOPMENT (Applications welcome from all subject areas)
L8 – 12 £46,799 - £51,639
Required for a September 2018 start
We are looking to appoint an exceptional middle leader to join our Executive Leadership Group as Whole School Lead Practitioner Responsible for Practitioner Development. We are a flourishing and expanding school who achieved ‘good’ in our latest Ofsted visit. We are determined to become ‘outstanding’ and are committed to the personal and professional development of all of our staff. You will have responsibility for practitioner development both within the school and across schools
We are looking to appoint an ambitious colleague who has a passion for teaching and learning, with a proven track record of raising standards in a subject area. We are looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner who has;
· A thorough understanding of what ‘great’ teaching entails, and by role modelling your own practice, can support colleagues improve theirs.
· The ability to develop and implement plans that will improve the quality of teaching and learning both across the school and in a school to school support capacity.
· Maintains uncompromisingly high expectations for themselves, staff and students.
We would welcome applications from colleagues who are qualified, driven, ambitious and who have a strong vision and evidence of successful, creative leadership.
An application form can be found on the school website www.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk and further details of the post are available upon request from Hazel Ashton. Your application should be submitted to Hazel Ashton by the closing date.
Tours of the School: Monday 26th February 2018 at 9am
(to book a tour please email enquiries@admin.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk)
Closing date: Monday 5th March at 12 noon
Interviews: Friday 9th March 2018
It should be noted that it is a requirement of the Governors of Golborne High School that candidates should, whenever possible, name as referees current and former employers (via Heads or Principals where employment at educational institutions is concerned)
We look forward to receiving your application should you be interested. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.
Golborne High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is covered by the Protection of Children Act and is therefore subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
About Golborne High School
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Golborne High School, a co-educational secondary school of around 1,200 pupils, is located near to Wigan, Greater Manchester. Providing places for pupils aged 11-16, Golborne High is a foundation cooperative trust school, forming a key part of the GoalCo Trust, a network of schools and colleges situated in and around Wigan.
The GoalCo cooperative was established in 2010, but the secondary school itself first opened its doors in 1954.
Headteacher
Alison Stott
Values and vision
Golborne High School has high expectations of its pupils in terms of behaviour and work ethic, while encouraging individualism and creativity. Its vision is to be a beacon of excellence at the heart of the local community, delivering an exceptional education for children through inspirational and challenging teaching, exemplary standards and aspirational goals.
Teachers aim to motivate children to love learning and inspire them to dream big dreams that broaden their horizons.
Ofsted report
Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
The quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
'Pupils at Golborne High School aspire to achieve highly because leaders and staff expect the very best of them. Pupils live out the ‘Golborne Way’ through their actions each day. They listen attentively to their teachers, follow instructions diligently and treat one another with respect. Pupils are determined to be successful, and they are keen to be the best versions of themselves. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve exceptionally well. They take great pride in both their personal and academic accomplishments. Pupils delight in celebrating these achievements in school.'
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