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Head of School

Head of School

Copleston High School

Suffolk

Salary:
Leadership Points L25 to L29
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
1 March 2023

Job overview

Head of School

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Leadership Points L25 to L29

Copleston High School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive noted for its caring and disciplined atmosphere. It was judged as a ‘good school with outstanding features’ by Ofsted in January 2018. As a school we are committed to raising standards of learning.

We wish to appoint a new Head of School, who will report to the Principal. You will have overall responsibility for the smooth running of the school with responsibility for the culture, ethos and behaviour and attitudes within the school.

You will be an experienced leader and academically minded person who will work with the Principal and Leadership Team, to shape and deliver the mission, vision and values of the academy. You will articulate high expectations; quality assure teaching and develop staff through high quality rigorous performance management systems.

You will consult with the Principal, members of the Leadership Team, the Local Governing Body, the Trust, specific staff teams, the community, parents and carers.

  • You will have a strong academic track record to degree level and above
  • You will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • You will have at least 3 years experience as a Vice Principal or above
  • You will have evidence of Continuous Professional Development
  • NPQH is desirable but not essential

Application packs are also available from the Trust website: www.gcetrust.org.uk or by calling the HR Team on 01473 277250.

CVs are not accepted.

Please return your completed application form to applications@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk.

Closing Date: 10 am Wednesday 1st March 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’

About Copleston High School

Copleston High School is a mixed, non-denominational academy secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It caters for about 1,800 pupils, plus a further 350 in the sixth form. The school was established in 1939 as two separate boys' and girls' secondary moderns. It is now operated by the Copleston High School Academies Trust.

Principal

Shaun Common

Values and vision

The principal objective of the school is to help all students to achieve their best. Copleston High School cultivates a caring,  warm and vibrant environment for students, designed to help them thrive. The school celebrates student successes in as many ways as possible, including through posters around the school, in achievement assemblies and through “celebration evenings”, which emphasise that Copleston values all students as individuals.

The school aims to enable every student to be as successful academically and socially as possible. It believes that young people should communicate effectively, co-operate in teams, use new technology with confidence, develop research skills, and take responsibility for their own learning. However, it also believes that looking forward should not be at the expense of traditional standards.

Readiness for life beyond school is central to what Copleston offers its students.

Ofsted

“Students who need extra help are given good support. As a result, they are making at least as good progress as other students and the gaps between different groups are closing.”

“Students’ numeracy and literacy skills are developed well through a range of activities. Teaching assistants and support workers contribute well in lessons and make sure that all students understand their tasks.”

View Copleston High School’s latest Ofsted report

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Applications closed