Deputy Headteacher

Fir Vale School is an oversubscribed 11-16 mixed secondary school with over 1000 pupils and located in the North of Sheffield. Ofsted inspected our school in June 2015 and judged the school to be ‘Good’ in all areas; Safety was judged to be ‘Outstanding’. Outcomes in Summer 2017 were above national averages with a Progress 8 score of +0.20 and statistically significant. DfE data indicates our performance was in the top third for progress of similar schools. 

A new Headteacher, Simon Hawkins, was appointed from 1st September 2017.

Our Autumn Term School Improvment Partner said in December 2017, “The new Headteacher has moved quickly to evaluate the quality of provision and produce plans for school improvement with the support of the leadership team. Expectations are much higher and there is a new sense of pace, purpose and energy”.

The post of Deputy Headteacher at Fir Vale School is an excellent opportunity. We need an ‘all rounder’ that can support and drive higher quality and standards in terms of outcomes, teaching, learning and assessment and personal development, behaviour and welfare. The successful applicant will lead and work with teams in a way that is collaborative and develops the skills, qualities and talents of others. 

Closing date for applications : 9:00 on Friday 16 February 2018

Interviews to be held :  Tuesday 27 February 2018 and, if required, Wednesday 28 February 2018

To apply please click the 'Apply now' button.

Completed application forms should be emailed to: shawkins@firvale.com

Please note that CVs or Sheffield City Council applications will not be accepted.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.