Assistant Headteacher
James Calvert Spence College
Northumberland
- Expired
- Salary:
- L10 - L14
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2017
Job overview
Unlocking the potential of every student and employee by providing a truly outstanding education
Located 30 traffic-free minutes away from the centre of Newcastle, we are situated in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, including the historic village of Warkworth and its castle to the north, the picturesque fishing village of Amble, and an area of outstanding national beauty at Druridge Bay
James Calvert Spence College is situated in a beautiful coastal town in Northumberland and is a 9-19 through school, catering for students from Year 5 to Year 13.
Following the promotion of the current post holder to headship, we are looking for an innovative and outstanding leader to drive substantial change within our school. Whether your background is primary, middle or secondary – if you have the right skillset and a determination to improve the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.
Having recently merged from a previously hard federated middle and high school to form a 9-18 through school, we need an inspirational and creative person to join our team in leading a period of transformation to seamlessly join the two schools.
2017 GCSE and A-Level results show a significant improvement in attainment and progress and we’re looking for the right person to work within our close Executive Leadership Team to help drive further improvement and make our school the very best it can be for our community.
On a day-to-day basis you will provide professional direction and management for the college and your inspirational leadership will engage and inspire staff, pupils and the local community. You will provide success and improvement, ensuring high quality education for all students and improved standards of learning, progress and attainment.
The exact role and responsibilities will be determined by the strengths of the successful candidate, and agreed with the Executive Headteacher.
You will:
- Have proven outstanding leadership skills in primary or secondary phases
- Be a strong classroom practitioner, keen to develop your own skills further
- Be a positive role model
- Have high expectations of yourself and others
- Be someone with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Be passionate about improving the life chances of our students
We can offer you:
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- A well-resourced curriculum
- Hardworking and well behaved pupils who are willing to learn
- Supportive, hardworking colleagues
- A friendly and supportive working environment with a dedicated staff team
To apply, please compose a letter of application [no more than 2 sides of A4] which outlines examples of your experience in leading change, and how you feel this would benefit JCSC as it moves into its next, exciting phase.
If you wish to find out more about our school, or to arrange a visit or an informal chat about the post including during the half term break, please contact Executive Headteacher, Neil Rodgers via nrodgers01@jcsc.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 30th October, with interviews planned for Tuesday 31st October
Attached documents
About James Calvert Spence College
- James Calvert Spence College
- Acklington Road, Amble
- Northumberland
- NE65 0NG
- United Kingdom
James Calvert Spence College welcomes students from Y5 through to sixth form. We firmly believe in the potential of every single student and our aim is for all our students to leave us as well rounded, confident individuals with the self-belief to go out into the world and make the most of every opportunity.
Working as one school means our students experiences a seamless transition between phases. From a child joining us in Y5 through to becoming an adult in sixth form, JCSC provides a stimulating, relevant curriculum, driven by student need, that provides pathways to employment, education or training for all our students.
Executive Headteacher
Mr N Rodgers
VISION AND VALUES
We Navigate
We trust and empower our staff to make the right decisions. We all know what we are accountable for and we stick to the rules. We don't seek to blame, but to learn. We are fair and ethical, gaining the respect of others through acting with integrity. We work at pace, but collaboratively, building effective relationships. We promote simplicity, innovation and learning to get the best results.
We Illuminate
We exceed people's expectations with our can-do attitude. We encourage and listen to others' views, needs and suggestions. We are imaginative about better ways of delivering services and work together to achieve the best results. We exhibit and encourage a sense of pride in the achievement of our personal, team and organisational goals.
We Shelter
We provide clarity of expectation of behaviours and how these behaviours create a positive, open and honest environment,. We support the diversity of teams and trust others to fulfill their responsibilities. We build and maintain relationships with each other, students, parents and the wider community and encourage others to do the same.
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