Head Teacher
Gildredge House
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- up to £100k
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April/September 2017
- Apply by:
- 14 November 2016
Job overview
Start Date: April/September 2017
Governors are seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and inspiring Head Teacher to lead our all-through (4-18) school in Eastbourne. Gildredge House is currently judged Outstanding by Ofsted.
Our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgement (June 2015) was only the start of the story. The challenge is to sustain and embed this excellence through every aspect of Gildredge House as it grows to full capacity in 2018/19.
Our vision for the school is one of traditional values and high academic standards, coupled with a contemporary approach to teaching and learning that inspires and enriches the experience of students. We want a leader who will instill creativity, scientific inquisitiveness, technological innovation, sporting energy and a love of learning in our students; and a passion for success for our teachers.
You will be motivated to release talent from each and every child, from Reception to Sixth Form, regardless of aptitude or background. You will motivate students and staff to enjoy a full and varied enrichment programme of sport, the arts, interests and study. You will welcome a school and local community of people motivated to take part in the school’s life and that of the students.
The Gildredge House Free School Trust was established to provide the very highest level of learning, achievement and attainment for the young people of Eastbourne. The school is at the heart of a vibrant, varied and growing seaside town, full of character with communities hungry for a new type of education – one that expects excellence, rewards hard work and encourages a zest for life, learning and success. Only outstanding will do, for every student, for the staff and for the school. The Gildredge House Trust Governing Board is ready and waiting for an outstanding individual to join it, and to continue to steer the school to realise the vision we have for our young people.
At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential, taking advantage of an effective system of monitoring and support. The school's ethos and pastoral care systems are crucial to this and we pride ourselves on offering a caring and enriching environment for both students and staff.
Gildredge House offers:
- continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-19
- an expectation of high academic standards leading to Sixth Form studies
- small class sizes
- strong discipline
- excellent pastoral care
- an extended school day for older students
- supervised prep
- a broad range of extra-curricular activities
- parent and community involvement
Our school motto: 'Aspire'
If you are interested in this position, please download the Application Pack attached to this advertisement:
- Job Description (PDF)
- Person Specification (PDF)
- Application for Employment (Word)
- References & Monitoring Form (Word)
Please complete the Application for Employment and References & Monitoring Form and return to the Clerk to the Governing Board, Mrs Helen Archer, on h.archer@gildredgehouse.org.uk by 12.00pm noon on Monday 14th November 2016.
Interviews: Thursday 8th December and Friday 9th December 2016
If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Julian Mace, Chair of Governors on j.mace@gildredgehouse.org.uk.
Address and Registered Office: Gildredge House, Compton Place Road, Eastbourne BN20 8AB. Tel: 01323 400650.
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
Attached documents
About Gildredge House
Our vision - Aspire, in all that we do.
At Gildredge House, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a school that:
- Aspires for balanced students who flourish through opportunities and learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
- Aspires toward a culture of care and wellbeing, which results in optimal conditions for learning.
- Aspires to be proud of the Gildredge House way, our uniform and attendance.
- Aspires for all students to achieve their potential and beyond.
- Aspires for an inclusive, all-through, values-based curriculum.
- Aspires for students to understand their responsibility to be global citizens, contributing to a better world.
- Aspires to celebrate students’ individual and collective achievements.
- Aspires to engage young people in environmental education and action.
- Aspires for a strong careers programme which supports students in further education, training, and employment.
- Aspires to work collaboratively within our local, national, and global communities.
Aspire values
At Gildredge House, the strategic plan and vision for our school is underpinned by a values-based education. Our stakeholders have discussed, collaborated and developed this thinking to create six core values that we believe, ensure our students aspire and achieve success. We believe that this creates a strong learning environment that enhances personal and academic achievement whilst also developing students' social and relationship skills that will last throughout their lives. A positive learning environment is achieved through the positive values modelled by all members of our community from Reception to Year 13, Teachers to Parents. Our curriculum is developed with our Aspire values in mind and we recognise and reward students when they demonstrate them.
AMBITION - We relish new challenges or opportunities, always strive to do our best.
SUPPORT - We collaborate, encourage, and help others whilst accepting and responding to support ourselves.
PERSEVERANCE - We have self-belief in overcoming challenges to be successful.
INTEGRITY - We are honest and always do the right thing.
REFLECTION - We consider our strengths and areas for development whilst making connections in our learning.
EMPATHY - We understand the feelings and needs of others, supporting those who sometimes need our help.
The Gildredge House Way
Our school is founded upon high standards and high expectations of students’ attitude to learning. We expect a commitment from all students to the Gildredge House Way, in being Ready, Respectful and Safe, in and out of every lesson. We also believe it is important celebrate individual and collective achievements through a culture of ‘catching students in’.
Safer Recruitment
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check .
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