Deputy Headteacher

Selective academy

(811 girls, 214 in sixth form)

Headteacher: Mrs J A Cornell

Deputy Headteacher

L19 - L23 (£61,342 - £67,653)

Stratford Girls’ Grammar School has an excellent reputation, not only for its high academic standards, but also for its caring ethos and its focus on the all-round development of its very able and highly motivated pupils. Relationships between pupils and staff are excellent, providing a supportive and collaborative environment built on mutual respect. Our students are bright, ambitious and enthusiastic, and we aim to provide wide-ranging opportunities and challenges to stretch them all. At our last Ofsted inspection, we were judged to be outstanding. 

For September 2018, we are seeking to appoint a vibrant and dynamic Deputy Head to join our very successful Leadership Team. We are looking for someone who is ambitious not only for themselves but also for those in the broader school community – who has ideas and is able to turn vision into reality – and who also has outstanding personal and professional qualities. 

We are looking for someone who:

- is able to demonstrate exceptional leadership and management skills, and who brings a record of successful strategic innovation and school improvement, preferably in a high performing school 

- leads by example and acts as a strong role model with a positive, can-do attitude with staff and students

- is an outstanding practitioner with a passion for learning and teaching 

- has a proven track record of enabling outstanding student achievement both through own practice and by leading other staff

- is an effective team player and values every aspect of the life of the school

- has outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire students, staff and parents

- is an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

In return we can offer you:

· outstanding professional support 

· opportunities for further career development and preparation for Headship

· a school with an outstanding reputation for achievement and improvement

· a vibrant and dynamic student community which deserves the very best teaching and support 

· a dedicated, highly professional and supportive Governing Body

· the opportunity to work with highly professional, committed and ambitious colleagues across the community.

You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership team. Specific areas of responsibility will be negotiated with the successful candidate but are likely to include teaching and learning. 

Application deadline: Tuesday 5th December (9.00 am)

We plan to hold interviews on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th December

This school is committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity,

and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

An enhanced DBS check will be required.