Head of Sixth Form
Campion School
Northampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 1A
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 26 April 2018
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Head of Sixth Form and Teacher to lead in further developing the 6th Form so that it is both inclusive and rigorous, and who will also be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Sixth Form including academic progress, curriculum, recruitment and admissions. We welcome applications from established leaders with experience of working in a sixth form and teaching Key Stage 5 with values that support our ethos that that every young person really does matter. In addition you will be an ambitious and reflective colleague with the ability to engage, enthuse and inspire staff and students to support continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively with other members of school staff to enhance the Sixth Form provision. Post-16 education is a growing strength within Campion School. No particular subject specialism is required as this is less important than us appointing the best person for the role. You may be expected to teach Key Stage 3 and 4 also.
Applicants would be expected to share the school’s high aspirations and expectations for pupils and staff and have demonstrable evidence of driving teaching and learning outcomes A level and ideally GCSE.
Candidates must be:
- An outstanding UK qualified teacher who is able to inspire students
- A subject specialist with a related degree
- A team player who is able to work collaboratively with others
- Committed to outstanding standards in all areas and willing to lead by example
- Passionate about their specialism and willing to share skills and expertise.
In return we offer an excellent environment in which to further your professional development and a career in leadership. We also provide a range of support and bespoke benefits to enhance the well-being of all colleagues.
CVs alone will not be accepted. CV’s sent via a recruitment agency will not be considered
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if there is a good level of response and therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
For further information please visit the school website www.campion.northants.sch.uk or contact Dawn Hilder – HR Manager 01604 833900. Visits encouraged to the school prior to application being submitted.
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About Campion School
- Campion School
- Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN7 3QG
- United Kingdom
Campion School in Bugbrooke, Near Northampton, is a co-educational secondary school. It became a Language College in September 1997 and an academy in 2011.
The school adopts the latest teaching pedagogy and staff engage in an internal teaching and learning development programme called “XL” (Leading to Excellent Teaching). A continual evaluation cycle measures the effectiveness of Campion School’s work and identifies the next steps to be taken to ensure continuous improvement in all areas of teaching and learning.
To ensure that all students in the sixth form are challenged an motivated, the latest equipment for interactive lessons is utilised.
Headteacher
Patricia Hammond
Values and vision
"Creating Brilliant Futures” for all our students is our mission. Our core values of Achievement, Character and Excellence underpin everything we do, we are proud to be Campion, we are proud to be part of United Learning. It sets high expectations and aims to encourage and support students to become caring, confident, independent young people who value their education and are ambitious for their future.
The school is keen for all its students to take full advantage of the wide range of activities which the school offers, both within the classroom and beyond, believing that exploring many different avenues will help to unlock their talents.
All members of the school community work closely together, aiming for continual growth and improvement in standards and opportunities, so that excellence is the norm.
Ofsted
“Sixth form provision is good. Learners make good progress because they are well taught. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education, training or employment.”
View Campion School and Language College’s latest Ofsted report
Campion School & Language College is part of United Learning. United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out 'the best in everyone' – students, staff, parents and the wider community. Uniquely, our Group includes significant numbers of schools in both the public and the private sectors, working together for mutual benefit. Our growing Group has over 100 schools, from Cumbria to the south coast, over 60,000 pupils and over 10,000 members of staff.
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