Assistant House Leader (Academic)
Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 5 £21,530-£24,472 pa - Pro rata to hours worked. Actual commencing salary £20,062 pa
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/17
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2017
Job overview
Colton Hills Community School in Wolverhampton require enthusiastic and highly qualified Assistant House Leaders to provide academic support across each House.
37 hours per week, 47.5 weeks per annum
The role of Assistant House Leader (Academic) provides first line support to students on academic issues within a house. This post offers a perfect opportunity to make a lasting impact on vulnerable people as well as entry into one of many career routes available to teaching/education.
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The successful candidate should
· Possess a good honours degree
· Understand young people’s educational needs
· Have a good understanding of a school curriculum, or willing to learn quickly.
· Be able to develop and implement a range of strategies to support learning.
· Be able to use data effectively
· Be flexible and able to adjust to changing circumstances
· Be able to communicate clearly to students and staff in a calm and respectful manner
· Be reliable and trustworthy
· Work within the school’s policies and procedures.
Colton Hills Community School is a successful, growing secondary 11-18 community school, with over 900 students on roll.
We can offer you:
• Pupils eager for success
• Supportive parents who value education
• Supportive colleagues
• Excellent professional development and guidance
• Refurbished buildings with dedicated home-bases for independent learning.
• Major investment in ICT
• Extensive grounds and facilities set in green belt.
As an employee of the City of Wolverhampton Council you will have access to the council's employee benefit scheme.
OFSTED May 2015
• “The quality of teaching is good. Teachers ask searching questions that provide a good level of challenge to all students, including the most able.”
• “Students are currently making good progress in English, mathematics and science.”
• “The sixth form is good and students are achieving improved standards across a wide range of subjects.”
• “Behaviour around the school is of a high standard.”
• “Students demonstrate positive attributes to their learning, show respect for each other and have pride in their school.”
To apply please complete the application form and submit on Eteach. If you would like further information please contact Mrs P Baker, Headteacher's PA at the school.
Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed application form. CV applications will not be considered. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.
Colton Hills Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Colton Hills Community School
- Colton Hills Community School
- Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton
- West Midlands
- WV4 5DG
- United Kingdom
About Colton Hills Community School
Colton Hills Community School is a mixed, non-denominational community secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in the South of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.
The school is supported by Wolverhampton City Council, has over 950 pupils, and was formerly known by three other names: Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School, Graiseley Secondary School, and Penn Secondary Modern. It was established in 1974. The Headteacher is Ms Julie Hunter.
Colton Hills Community School is highly regarded in the city and was judged by OFSTED to be a Good school in May 2015 and September 2018. The school encompasses a rich and harmonious multicultural community and is committed to the development of all students with the majority staying on in the sixth form.
Our Mission
At Colton Hills, we believe that ever child is entitled to the highest quality learning experiences, irrespective of their starting point. There are no barriers to high achievement and no excuses for not succeeding.
In every lesson, students are exposed to powerful knowledge and culturally rich experiences. Every day we are learning and reflecting on how we have improved ourselves. Through this, we maximise academic attainment so students can go to and through university and thrive in a top profession.
All students will leave Colton Hills highly numerate and literate, with meaningful qualifications that prove this. They will also leave equipped with both the skills and self-belief to engage with the wider world so that they change it for the better.
Every Child, Every Lesson, Every Day
Our Values - PRIDE
· Participation
· Respect
· Integrity
· Diversity
· Excellence
Ofsted 2023
Colton Hills School was judged as a ‘good school’ after an inspection on 14 November 2023. We are proud to share His Majesty’s inspection team recognised the respectful, inclusive and aspirational environment in school, reporting that “staff share a strong focus on removing any barriers that pupils may have”.
The inspection team were impressed with the school’s curriculum and the quality of the teaching and noted “subjects often exceed the requirements of the national curriculum.” Leaders have developed an effective personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum and “adapt the programme to respond to local and national concerns.”
The report also highlights the “positive relationships between staff and pupils”, and how Sixth Form students are active in the life of school in various ways. The report also complimented on the school’s “successful careers education programme”, noting that pupils, including those in Sixth Form, have good-quality, meaningful opportunities to learn about the world of work.
View Colton Hills Community School Ofsted Report 2023
Ofsted 2018
The school was inspected by Ofsted on 26 September 2018 and the Governing Body, staff and I are delighted to report that “This school continues to be good.” Inspectors recognised the excellent work we do and that since the last inspection the quality of teaching, results and pupils’ attendance have improved. The Inspectors found the school to be “a harmonious, welcoming, multicultural community and pupils to be respectful, courteous and polite”
View Colton Hills Community School's 2018 Ofsted Report
Working at Colton Hills Community School
Colton Hills Community School has a clear vision based on strong principles and you will have the advantages working for a LA maintained secondary school with a range of benefits offered by Wolverhampton City Council. The school has a good track record of developing colleagues through a responsive CPD programme. From Teach First graduates to Senior Leaders, many colleagues find success through internal promotions or professional opportunities elsewhere.
We are also a caring school, we know our pupils and families well. We are continually growing and improving our outcomes over time and this provides us with a strong base for the future.
We can offer you:
· pupils eager for success
· supportive parents who value education
· supportive colleagues
· excellent professional development and guidance
· major investment in ICT
· extensive grounds and facilities set in green belt.
· ample free car parking for staff
· City of Wolverhampton Council employee benefits
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