Director of Learning - 6th Form Education
St George's School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- between £49055 and £54021
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2018
Job overview
'The ethos and relationships are everything'. 'This school has got the magic formula'.
We are seeking an outstanding candidate to lead the Sixth Form and contribute to the senior leadership of the school as a whole. You will have a strong track record of supporting and developing a team focusing on high standards of social personal and the academic development of students. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative and capable of thinking strategically and leading with a clear vision, monitoring progress, identifying key areas for improvement and has the ability to motivate, inspire and support staff. The Director of Learning will be an exceptional communicator with proven ability to work with all stakeholders and in particular; develop partnerships with external organisations to increase opportunities for the students and promote the sixth form to internal an external audiences.
In return we can offer you:
- Career development and training ·
- The opportunity to be part of a vibrant, inspiring and supportive team, where everyone’s contributions are valued and encouraged
- A place where your work will make a difference and be appreciated by pupils
- A unique opportunity to work in one of the leading state boarding schools in the country
- Excellent behaviour from pupils
- A sense of belonging; to be part of the community and the St George’s family
Working at St George’s also comes with a number of free additional fringe benefits: on site parking; access to excellent sports and fitness facilities; and provision of lunch.
Applications are welcome from individuals from any subject specialism.
For more information about the role please see the application pack. And for more information about the school please see the prospectus.
Closing date: 01/10/2018 17:00:00
Interview date: 9th Oct 2018
For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com
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About St George's School
St George’s is a unique and special place. Founded on a Christian ethos; dynamic and exciting to be part of; friendly, caring, and challenging in equal part, it is an excellent environment to receive what we consider to be an outstanding holistic education.
Our students and staff are loyal, proud, and purposeful, our motto, “Aim Higher”, challenging all of us to be the best we can be. We have history, tradition, and heritage, and a genuine determination to know and care for everyone, whether you are a day student or part of our diverse and inclusive boarding community.
Our School is a thriving, busy and heavily over-subscribed 11-18 all ability, co-educational school with 1398 pupils in 2023 including 424 in the academic Sixth Form and approximately 114 boarders. There are over 90 well qualified and committed full-time and part-time teachers: the full complement of adults employed by the Governors is over 220.
The School has been rated outstanding by Ofsted in its last three inspections; and for the last six years we have continued to have success at both GCSE and A level. In 2023, over half of GCSE grades were at 9-7 and 92% of outcomes were graded 9-4. Our valued added score has been calculated by FFT to be +0.9 grades per entry. At A Level, our students achieve 41% A*/A and 68% A*-B. 95% of our students have accept university offers including several Oxbridge and Medicine places.
We believe that our staff are the best asset that our school has. We appreciate the skills, knowledge and understanding that staff bring to all aspects of school life. We are always encouraging staff to continue to develop their own skill base and experience, as well as provide opportunities for the sharing of that knowledge with others. We consider ourselves to be a supportive and friendly environment.
We hope that you will share our enthusiasm and drive to continue to make St George’s an exciting and caring place to work and learn.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to these great benefits.
- Additional training and support
- Ongoing professional development
- Free Lunch on working days
- Use of the school’s fitness suite/Gym
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Staff Wellbeing Programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking on school site
- As a permanent member of staff you benefit from the application being favourably ranked if you apply for a day admission place for your child at St George’s school, subject to meeting the requirements of our published Admissions Criteria and Policy.
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