Head of Year
Orchard Park High School
Croydon
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 23 January 2020
Job overview
We are seeking an outstanding candidate to fulfill the role of Head of Year at Orchard Park High School. Are you able to relate and encourage students to reach their full potential? Are you a firm but fair leader?
- We are looking for someone who:
- holds UK QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
- has exceptionally high expectations of what students can achieve
- enjoys collaborating and motivating others to be their best and to be at the cutting edge of pedagogical development
- who thinks outside the box and has the ability to develop innovative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment
- wants to make a positive difference to the lives and aspirations of young people
If all of the above apply to you, we would like to hear from you!
The school is a small, mixed academy school within the Greenshaw Learning Trust, where Will Smith is the CEO. As a Trust school, we offer a range of benefits to all staff including access to fantastic resources from within the Trust to support your career development.
In return, we can offer you:
- Employer contributions to the pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym membership scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Friendly and supportive environment in which to work, learn and grow
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please visit our website www.orchardparkhigh.co.uk to download an application pack. Completed application forms should be submitted by email to Mrs Weighill, HR Manager, kweighill@orchardparkhigh.net or by post to Mrs Warnock, Head Teacher, Orchard Park High School, Orchard Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NJ. A statement of suitability may also be submitted with the application form. CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.
Orchard Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore appointment to this position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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About Orchard Park High School
- Orchard Park High School
- Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR0 7NJ
- United Kingdom
Orchard Park High School is a comprehensive, co-educational 11-16 school situated in the leafy suburbs of Shirley, bordering Bromley.
Our vision is simple – to support students to reach their full potential and to be a high performing school in all that we do.
Ethos
We pride ourselves in our positive ethos which supports and enhances the personal development and well-being of every individual. As a vibrant learning community, we aim to provide the very best learning opportunities where students are challenged, inspired and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are an inclusive school which fosters a genuine sense of respect for the individual, alongside an appreciation of the cultures and beliefs of others.
Each child is supported to develop the skills and knowledge required to be responsible, considerate and well-rounded individuals prepared for the demands of our ever-changing multicultural society and well equipped for adult life.
We believe that the care, support and guidance we provide enable our students to be their best in an environment with the highest expectations.
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