Headteacher
Sandhurst School
Bracknell Forest
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L31 – L35
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2023
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2023
Job overview
POSITION : Headteacher
CONTRACT TYPE : Permanent
CONTRACT TERM : Full Time
LEADERSHIP SCALE : L31 – L35
START DATE : 1st September 2023
Our School Vision Statement
Sandhurst School challenges, supports and inspires every individual to achieve their best; a sense of belonging is encouraged, responsibility is shared and everyone is valued.
This exciting opportunity is being offered by the Trustees of Corvus Learning Trust and the Governors of Sandhurst School who are seeking to appoint a new dynamic and enthusiastic Headteacher to lead this school. This appointment will follow the retirement of the current Headteacher who has given thirty-seven years of outstanding school service, including ten in the role of Headteacher.
The school is located in the town of Sandhurst, Berkshire, and is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive which has 1,100 students, including a sixth form. Sandhurst School was judged as “Good” by Ofsted in November 2017 who specifically highlighted the school leaders’ commitment to improving pupils’ life chances. Known as a caring and inclusive school, Sandhurst provides a positive and purposeful climate for learning and offers all students an opportunity to succeed. The culture, curriculum, teaching and leadership at all levels enables students of all abilities, to thrive and achieve their very best.
We are looking to recruit a strategic, committed, inspirational and compassionate leader who possesses the leadership skills, drive and determination to ensure the school offers all students an educational experience of the highest quality. Their vision should include an 11-18 curriculum that engages all students whilst creating an environment where students and staff feel safe, cared for and motivated to succeed, and where achievements are celebrated.
Professional, approachable and with an ability to lead and inspire will be key qualities along with an ability to build strong collaborative relationships at both school and Trust level, including the local community. At Trust level purposeful engagement and shared work with those within CLT is required to support the Trust’s Vision to “deliver an exceptional education to all of our young people”.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact Claire Read, Clerk to Governors on 01344-775 678 or email clerk@sandhurstschool.org.uk to arrange a time to come and meet us before interview.
Corvus Learning Trust and Sandhurst School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all members of staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all posts.
Closing Date: Monday 20th February 2023 @ 12noon
Interview Dates: Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th March 2023
For further information regarding this post and an application form please go to: https://www.sandhurstschool.org.uk/vacancies/headteacher
For further information regarding the school please go to: www.sandhurstschool.org.uk
Attached documents
About Sandhurst School
Sandhurst School challenges, supports and inspires every individual to achieve their best; a sense of belonging is encouraged, responsibility is shared and everyone is valued.
Background Information
Sandhurst is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive academy and part of the Corvus Learning Trust. The school is situated on the south eastern fringe of Berkshire at the borders with Surrey and Hampshire. Established in 1969, it serves the largely residential areas of Sandhurst, Owlsmoor and College Town, all of which have grown significantly since the school opened. A number of our students are drawn from the nearby Royal Military Academy. We have a friendly and supportive school which aims to encourage its students in the pursuit of excellence and where personal achievement and respect for others is recognised.
In November 2017 Ofsted reported that:
· “The Headteacher, leaders and governors are committed to improving pupils’ life chances”
· “Pupils’ conduct is typically good and they treat one another with respect”
· “Pupils feel safe and are kept safe”
· “Pupils are well looked after and are provided with the opportunity to succeed”
· “Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils”
There is a wide range of specialist accommodation, including excellent sporting facilities such as floodlit astroturf and hard court, tennis areas as well as a gymnasium and sports hall. Our school hall meets the standards of a professional auditorium and this, along with a well-equipped drama studio and music rooms, encourages large numbers of students to participate in school productions and concerts.
The SEN Department supports students with a wide range of learning and SEMH challenges, this can be the result of long-term absence, specific SEN need or difficulty engaging with mainstream education. The department has dedicated staff who work with these students, they lead interventions and offer bespoke support.
We have 3 curriculum Computing teaching rooms, 3 other small PC rooms and an open area for independent use of computers. All other subject areas access have access to mobile laptop trolleys and Chromebooks served by the school’s extensive wireless network. Additionally, every classroom has a digital projector and every teacher has a laptop.
The school’s virtual learning environment, Google Classroom, is a valuable resource for learning also enabling parents to support their child with homework and ensures that ICT continues to play a central role in students’ experience of a dynamic and relevant curriculum. The school holds the ICT Mark in recognition of its good practice.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and learning is organised through subject departments. Subject Leaders, together with the Senior Leadership Team, enjoy a collaborative approach to curriculum development that ensures we can successfully combine new approaches with existing good practice. Over the past few years we have extended the range of pathways available to students and our priorities at present include personalising learning to meet the needs of every student. We believe that the keys to addressing this are harnessing the potential of new technologies, genuinely listening to the student voice and placing AfL firmly at the heart of our curricular plans.
High priority is given to supporting students with special needs, in mainstream classes wherever possible.
Students and Parents
The school is organised on a house basis with four houses, each with a Head of House and Deputy. The Heads of Houses with the House tutors are responsible for the welfare and progress of the students. Our tutoring system promotes cohesion and co-operation within the school.
Parents’ meetings are held regularly (progress reports are issued for all students). There are year group evenings when subject teachers meet parents. Parents are encouraged to contact the school if they have any concerns and to work in partnership with us to achieve success for their children.
School uniform is compulsory for Years 7-11.
A weekly news review containing school news and achievements, is published online every week.
Staff Development
We place a high priority on the professional development of our staff and we always look to meet the training needs of individuals. Each year all staff will be expected to review their work and discuss their objectives for the future.
Committees and working parties enable staff to contribute to the development of the school in addition to the subject and pastoral team meetings.
High professional standards in both conduct and appearance are expected of all staff.
The school has a no-smoking policy.
Senior Leadership Team
The Senior Leadership Team is responsible for the development of whole school policy and meet twice weekly.
A comprehensive School Development Plan is prepared annually and monitored consistently throughout the year. Each subject and pastoral team contributes to the improvement plan by drawing up an annual action plan which is similarly monitored throughout the year.
The School
We have high expectations in standards of behaviour and appearance but at the same time we are sensitive to the needs of all those who work here, staff and students. It is a friendly environment but there is a purposeful working atmosphere. A good humoured professional approach is adopted by the staff which sets the culture and ethos for the students. A culture of mutual respect is encouraged and support through teamwork is a feature of the school.
We have a good school and we always seek to improve what we do. Teachers are encouraged to take initiative and to contribute to development activities. We also have a highly committed support staff.
It is a lively community where people enjoy their work.
Sandhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by the Corvus Learning Trust in contact with children/young people or vulnerable adults must be aware that an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.
Sandhurst School welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Mr Gareth Croxon
Headteacher
September 2023
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