Deputy Headteacher
Guiseley School
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- L18 - 22: £59,857 to £66,017
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st April 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 January 2018
Job overview
Ref: 9528
This could be your next step towards Headship…
Guiseley School is a 11-18 fully inclusive school situated in a small town in the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is now a suburb of north west Leeds, and close to the stunning Dales. Following the promotion of one of our Deputies to a Headship, the Govering Body are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to commence in post from 1st April 2018.
We wish to appoint an outstanding individual, able to inspire and motivate both colleagues and students, provide support, appropriate challenge, and leadership for the Pastoral team. We seek not only an outstanding classroom practitioner but someone able to handle this challenging position with imagination, inspiration, integrity, experience and kindness. The Deputy Head plays a pivotal role in shaping school life and will require the ability to actively manage complex situations, and provide a strong lead on pastoral strategies. They will be a calm, positive and aspirational leader and role model to all in our community, promoting Guiseley School’s vision, mission and values.
The successful candidate will:
- Evidence strong and strategic leadership and management skills
- Be a strategic thinker who will inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
- Have a proven ability to lead and manage change
- Evidence experience of effective behaviour management and pastoral strategies
- Have a strong record of raising achievement and pupil premium initiatives
- Have outstanding communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Demonstrate experience of enhancing school ethos and student behaviour
Full application details are available via our website www.guiseleyschool.org.uk/about-us/recruitment. All applications to be either posted or emailed to: hr@guiseleyschool.org.uk
Closing date: Noon, Monday 22 January 2018
Interviews will be held on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 February 2018
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.
We seek to promote diversity and equality of opportunity - applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, race, marital status, age, disability, sexuality, religion or faith.
About Guiseley School
Guiseley School is an 11-18 fully inclusive school situated in a small town in the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is now a suburb of north west Leeds and close to the stunning Dales. The school is part of a Co-operative Trust established in 2014. The school works jointly with a number of local schools to promote the welfare and success of the children of Aireborough. As part of the local community, Guiseley School has a firm reputation for high standards in both behaviour and academic endeavour. The Governing Board is keen to continue this traditional understanding of the school and to develop its reputation for excellence. The school is proud to have achieved the prestigious Platinum Artsmark award in 2017. Guiseley is one of only two schools in the whole of Yorkshire to achieve this highest award which recognises schools that champion the arts and strive for excellence.
Headteacher
Paul Clayton
Values and Vision
Vision: to be a thinking school
Mission: Everyone is supported to think deeply, understand the bigger picture, get involved and contribute to our ever changing world.
Core Values: We deliver our vision, mission and strategic plans guided by our core values – ACHIEVE, RESPECT, CHALLENGE, CARE
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