Deputy Headteacher
The Hurst School
Hampshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership scale: LDR31 - LDR39, £61,170 – £67,365 pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2021
Job overview
The Hurst School is a semi-rural school between Basingstoke and Newbury. It has approximately 1000 students aged 11 - 16. The school had an OFSTED rating of "Good" in March 2019. We are looking to consolidate the work already done and also strive to improve our school in every way to gain better outcomes for our students.
The Senior Leadership Team is currently comprised of the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, 4 Assistant Headteachers and a Business Manager. The Deputy Headteacher is encouraged and expected to be fully involved in both strategic planning and the day-to-day running of the school. We are however, looking for an outstanding, experienced leader who will oversee the strategic leadership of the Quality of Education. This role is pivotal to improving the outcomes for our students and will create a framework for raising standards through Teaching and Learning.
When submitting your application form, please include a personal statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) demonstrating how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the job profile and, in particular, how you meet the requirements of the person specification. You may find the person specification particularly useful in allowing you to understand the type of person we wish to recruit. It is particularly important that you have a strong moral compass and desire to make a difference to the young people in our local community.
Due to the important nature of this appointment and our ability to provide a safe visit, if you would like a tour or to arrange an informal visit, or you wish to discuss the position informally with the Headteacher prior to submitting your application, please contact Julia Merritt on 0118 981 7474. You are encouraged to email your completed application to theheadteacher@hurst.hants.sch.uk
Closing date: 12 Noon, 23 April 2021
Interview dates: 10 and 11 May 2021
This school and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
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About The Hurst School
The Hurst School is a successful and highly regarded school of 1000 students aged 11-16, situated within easy driving distance of Reading, Newbury and Basingstoke. The school enjoys a semi-rural location and sits on a large site with green surroundings.
The school has a strong ethos and is driven by its values of ambition, commitment, respect, excellence and community. It was last rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2019.
Our aim is to provide an excellent education for all our students; an education which brings out the best in them and prepares them for success in life and the world of work. This is echoed in our vision: ‘Building minds and character for future life success, preparing and inspiring our students for a rapidly changing world’, by developing confidence, resilience and independence alongside a love of learning.
Our curriculum is designed to provide young people with the core knowledge and cultural capital needed both for further academic study, while enabling them to develop as citizens and engage effectively in the world beyond school. The curriculum is designed to be balanced and rigorous, in order to maximise students’ knowledge, as well as their personal development.
The principle of education with character is delivered through the curriculum at every opportunity. Everything students learn in school, alongside the taught curriculum, is seen as part of the whole curriculum. This includes the approach to spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, as well as the extra-curricular provision. Our personal learning programme includes opportunities to get involved in these extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, drama and trips, creating an environment to inspire and develop students beyond the classroom.
Working with the wider community we pride ourselves on the friendliness of the school and the close relationships between staff and pupils as well as the care and guidance that we provide. Employees of The Hurst also benefit from free on-site parking, an on-site nursery and an on-site gym.
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