Deputy Headteacher
Smithdon High School
Norfolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive to attract the best
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2018
Job overview
Smithdon High School is an 11 – 16 school located in Hunstanton, Norfolk. Having joined West Norfolk Academies Trust (WNAT) in January 2017, the school is at an exciting point in its journey and poised to achieve further success as part of a growing and effective academy trust.
This is an opportunity for an existing or aspiring leader to join a trust dedicated and committed to improving the outcomes for students across West Norfolk. Whilst the role will be based at Smithdon, where key responsibilities will include the development and implementation of high quality of teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of achievement, there will be the opportunity to work at other academies within the trust. You will facilitate effective cross-trust working, promoting best practice and driving standards across all aspects of teaching and learning, while giving you valuable experience in alternative settings.
We seek a Deputy Headteacher who has an organised and methodical approach to work, can demonstrate a passion for continual improvement and achievement and with an ability to inspire the confidence of students, parents and colleagues with enthusiasm and commitment to the role.
To learn more about this opportunity and Smithdon High School, please visit www.joinwnat.co.uk
For an informal and confidential conversation or to arrange a visit, please call Laura McGunigle at Satis Education on 07931 384683. School visits will take place on Friday 23rd February and Monday 26th February, by arrangement.
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The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th March 2018 10am.
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Final Panel interviews will take place week commencing 19th March 2018.
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for this post.
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About Smithdon High School
At Smithdon High School we share a simple vision. Every child is supported to make progress in every single lesson, every single day.
These are exciting times to join our school. Under our current Headteacher since September 2022, we are building to become a truly great school – with our best GCSE results ever in the summer of 2023 and achieving a “Good” Ofsted (“good” in all areas) in November 2023. Our staff work as a team and support each other, while receiving fantastic professional development opportunities. They are encouraged to be the best they can be.
Our school serves the coastal town of Hunstanton and the surrounding area with a clear focus on knowing the strengths and needs of every student. We believe every child deserves a warm welcome to every learning opportunity and a personalised learning experience; challenge and support leading to exceptional progress. We are also at the centre of the community in Hunstanton and West Norfolk. We will always embrace opportunities to strengthen existing and explore new relationships within our community.
Although we boast a wide range of modern resources and facilities, our main building was the birthplace of the Brutalist style of architecture in Britain and enjoys the protection of being Grade 2* listed. Plans are currently developing under the Government’s Schools’ Rebuilding Programme to modernise and repair the building while keeping the importance of its heritage.
Everything we do reflects both our core values to "Work Hard, Be Kind and Smile" and our "Smithdon Seven" expectations:
1. We believe in ourselves and are proud of our achievements
2. We aim high and accept challenge to achieve our ambitions
3. We take responsibility for our choices, our actions and our environment
4. We work together to support our community
5. We are present, we are equipped to learn, we work hard and we always give our best
6. We are respectful and we listen to others
7. We take pride in the presentation of ourselves and our work
At Smithdon High School we welcome applicants who want to make a positive difference to the lives of our students and can help them to aspire to great futures.
Smithdon 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 includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.We take pride in the presentation of ourselves and our work
At Smithdon High School we welcome applicants who want to make a positive difference to the lives of our students and can help them to aspire to great futures.
Smithdon 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 includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.
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