Head of Year
The Spires College
Torquay, Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS / UPS + TLR of £7,699
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1/09/2018
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspiring and articulate leader to to join our Extended Leadership as Head of Year. This is an exciting opportunity to take a year group through five years of their education and make a significant impact on students’ outcomes and life chances. It would suit an ambitious teacher with some leadership experience, who has established themselves as an excellent classroom practitioner and is now seeking the opportunity to take on a more senior leadership role.
We are passionate about teaching and learning and would love to hear from you if you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives. If you are ready for the next step in your career and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.
The College is a close community with a shared desire to be the best we can be. We are committed the professional development of our staff and invest heavily in ensuring our teachers grow and flourish as practitioners.
We offer:
· the opportunity to be part of an Extended Leadership Team that leads on college improvement;
· excellent professional development and a wide range of professional opportunities, including significant leadership development opportunities;
· a high level of support for all new staff;
· the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners across the College;
· an exciting and stimulating, friendly place to work;
· a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities.
You will:
· be an exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner, who is able to teach a subject that sits within our curriculum at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5;
· be committed to working in a close, collaborative team;
· be able to use a strong understanding of teaching and learning to ensure that students in your year group are being well supported to succeed;
· be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 School with a bilateral stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do.
For further details about the post, including details of how to apply, please contact Nadine Osborne, PA to the Principal: nosborne@thespirescollege.com or visit http://www.thespirescollege.com/about/job-vacancies
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 26 January 2018. Interviews 30 January 2018.
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About The Spires College
Our aim at The Spires College is simple: to make certain that every young person achieves their true potential. Our ethos centres upon a love of learning and upon developing every member of our College community as an independent learner, who knows how to learn and is helped to develop the resilience and determination to tackle all the challenges that they will meet – at College and beyond. In this way, our students become successful and fulfilled life-long learners.
We prioritise the professional development of our teachers so that their knowledge is current; their skills are honed, refreshed and invigorated. I want our teachers to enthuse and inspire others; to explore new ideas and opportunities for, and with, your children.
Our students are involved in every aspect of College life beyond the classroom: extra-curricular clubs and trips are always available but our students also take an active role in shaping the future of the College through a wide range of student leadership activities. Our students leave this College as rounded, confident, independent young adults, ready to take up their places in society and equipped with the means to seize their futures.
If you would like to see what our College has to offer please do come and visit us to find out more: I would be delighted to meet you. Please contact my PA to make an appointment.
Alex Newton
Principal
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