Deputy Headteacher

A well-qualified and experienced senior leader is required to assist the Headteacher in leading the school to excellence in the area of whole school curriculum development and raising of standards.  

We are looking for a leader who has high expectations of themselves, is an outstanding classroom practitioner, leads by example and has the proven ability to raise standards of achievement, making a significant difference to the lives of our students. You will be resilient, enthusiastic, solution focussed; will possess excellent communication skills alongside the ability to maintain productive relationships with staff; and a commitment to achieving high standards of teaching and learning.

You will join a motivated and supportive leadership team who were described as "a strong and dynamic team focused clearly on improving outcomes for young people" (Education Scotland report, February 2016). We have high expectations for all who join us and are currently working towards being 'excellent' in all areas with a strong focus on inclusion, improving the quality of learning and teaching, and developing an appropriate and personalised curriculum to raise aspirations and inspire students.

Employed by the States of Guernsey and based at La Mare de Carteret High School, you will be expected to make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the school and also to the Guernsey Federation of Secondary Schools. Furthermore, you will be required to maximise opportunities for collaborative working, teaching and learning across Key Stages and shared professional development across schools. There is an expectation that you will engage in cross-school initiatives which may require working on more than one site to meet the needs of the Education Service.

You will lead on specific areas within the school and more widely across the Federation, as well as having specific line managerial responsibility for some senior and middle leaders. Areas of responsibility will be discussed and agreed with the Headteacher.

This post carries a fifteen year housing licence.

If appointed, you can expect to:

• Work in a well resourced school that follows an innovative Bailiwick curriculum based on the English National Curriculum and which has favourable PTRs;
• Be part of a leading development of ICT in education and be allocated a personal laptop;
• Receive a generous relocation package to the island, including rent allowance;
• Enjoy the benefits of more generous tax allowances on an island with no VAT.

For further information about the post, please contact Vicky Godley, Headteacher on 01481 256588 or email: vicky.godley@lamarehigh.sch.gg  

Our Recruitment team can be contacted on 01481 747394 and further information about the school can be found on www.lamarehigh.com

Applications should be made via: https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=33161&company=C0001230059P&username=

Closing date: 5th October 2016.
Interview date: 17th/18th October 2016.

Guernsey Federation Of Secondary Schools
La Mare De Carteret High School, Guernsey