Assistant Vice Principal
Wade Deacon High School
Widnes, Cheshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L13 – L17
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st April 2018
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2017
Job overview
We seek to appoint a committed, dynamic and forward thinking Assistant Vice Principal who can ensure that Wade Deacon continues to be a high performing school providing an exceptional education of all our students.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of high quality leadership, including successfully leading a Mathematics department, and the ability to secure excellent outcomes. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress and high quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicant will share these values and play an active part in delivering on this commitment. Applications are invited from motivated and inspirational leaders, with experience of successfully leading a Mathematics department, who are eager to develop their leadership and contribute towards moving our school forward.
Key areas of responsibilities will be aligned to the strengths of the successful candidate. The successful applicant will be given full support in their career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. As a Teaching School leading a successful cross-phase and cross-regional alliance, Wade Deacon can offer the successful candidate numerous exciting opportunities to further develop their leadership.
Wade Deacon is a 1500-place, oversubscribed 11-16 High School with excellent academic standards significantly above the national average. Our last OFSTED described us as “an outstanding school" in every category. We have developed exceptional International links with top schools in Japan, China and India. In 2014 we were shortlisted for both 'Employer of the Year' in the Investors in People Awards, and ‘Excellence in Learning and Development’ in the Personnel Today Awards, in recognition of our commitment to growth and excellence through supporting, recognising and encouraging our staff. We have a state of the art new building offering fantastic facilities for both students and staff alike.
Wade Deacon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory medical clearance. Details on how to apply are found at the end of this document
Closing Date: Monday 27th November 2017 at 9am
Further information about the post and guidance on application is available to download from the school website;
https://wadedeacontrust.com/vacancies.html
About Wade Deacon High School
Wade Deacon High School is a mixed, non-denominational academy secondary school for pupils aged 11-16. It is located in Widnes, Cheshire and has about 1,500 pupils.
The school was formerly Wade Deacon Grammar School for Boys and Wade Deacon Grammar School for Girls. It became the Wade Deacon High School in 1974, and converted to academy status in March 2013.
It is operated by the Wade Deacon Trust, a multi-academy trust that also includes Hillside High School, Widnes Academy and Halewood Academy.
Principal
Mr Simon Corner NPQH, MA Maths, PGCE
Values and vision
Schools in the Wade Deacon Trust believe that all children are entitled to “an educational environment in which their individual abilities and talents are fully developed”.
Deacon High School aims to provide pupils with highly motivated teachers and support staff, offering quality teaching, delivered to the highest standards. Thes school hopes that this will produce excellent learning and achievement.
The school cultivates an environment in which respect, courtesy and integrity towards other people abound. It aspires to be an outstanding school where all pupils receive an exceptional education.
It believes that all children should be encouraged to achieve their full potential, attain the highest standards of which they are capable, and to have high aspirations and expectations for their future.
It aims to develop in students an attitude of care and responsibility towards others and their surroundings, and to encourage them to have a positive impact on their community.
Ofsted
Wade Deacon High School has yet to be assessed by Ofsted. When it has been assessed, you will be able to access its latest report on the Ofsted website.
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