Headteacher
The Misbourne
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L26/34 (Negotiable)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2018
Job overview
“Our aspirational leadership embeds a culture of ambition which permeates the school”
Ofsted May 2017
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to lead the school. The role would suit either an existing Headteacher or a Deputy Headteacher, with substantial leadership experience in pursuit of their first Headship.
Our current Headteacher is retiring after seven years in the role. He leaves the school in a strong position: rated “Good” by Ofsted, with many outstanding elements, financially sound and with student outcomes meeting national expectations.
Our vision is Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today and we are looking to appoint an open communicator with the passion to bring out the best in the students and staff and to navigate the school through the next exciting stage of its development. We have a culture of ambition that would suit a Headteacher who has the motivation and the trust to empower others in order to get things done.
The Misbourne lies in the village of Great Missenden, in the Chiltern Hills, a short distance from the M25 / M40 and served by the Chiltern train line. It is a strategic partner in the Astra School Alliance, fully participating in training, support, research and development.
The school has:
- A good local reputation and is regularly oversubscribed.
- High expectations of staff and students and no tolerance for complacency.
- A calm learning environment where students have a positive attitude to learning, their progress and personal development.
- High quality teaching and a real focus on bespoke staff development.
- A clear commitment to maintaining high standards and maximising the performance of each individual student.
There are 981 students between the ages of 11 to 18 with 140 in the Sixth Form served by a staff of 104 (67 teaching/37 support staff). We have recently completed a new classroom block and Sixth Form area and are awaiting confirmation of a new sports hall this year.
The Governing Body has recently completed the conversion to standalone Academy status, with effect from January 2018.
We invite candidates to come and visit the school on Thursday 29 March, Tuesday 17 April or Wednesday 18 April. Please contact the Head’s PA, Ms J Wheater on 01494 867845 or jwheater01@bucksgfl.org.uk to arrange a visit.
Closing date: Midday on Friday 20 April 2018.
Interviews will be held over two days on Wednesday 2 May and Thursday 3 May 2018.
Applications should be made by completing the school application form, together with a covering letter, and submitting it by email to: jwheater01@bucksgfl.org.uk or by post to The Misbourne, Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Bucks, HP16 0BN.
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Enhanced Disclosure and medical clearance. No agencies
THE MISBOURNE
Misbourne Drive,
Great Missenden,
Bucks,
HP16 0BN.
Attached documents
About The Misbourne
As Headteacher it gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the trustees, staff and students to welcome you to The Misbourne. Thank you for showing an interest in working with us.
This is a good school where every student really does matter and where our team of professional and passionate staff works hard to instil the belief in each of them that they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.
We believe that there are three things that are important to working in a school. Firstly, the students. We are fortunate to have polite and respectful students with well-supported families who want to work hard and do well but for some, lack the self-belief to really achieve their full potential. Secondly, a supportive staff body and investment in continued professional development. Staff are happy to work here and are very rightly proud of their school. They are supported by a comprehensive training programme that takes into account individual roles as well as career progression and aspirations. We are linked to two teaching schools and take a lead role in delivering training sessions for trainees from across Buckinghamshire.
Thirdly, our facilities. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities across the curriculum including a new building for the Sixth Form, English department and school café; extensive playing fields; three new IT suites and brand-new multi-million pound sports centre including dance space and fitness suite (free to use for staff). We have recently transitioned to Google in preparation for Year 7 commencing blended learning using chromebooks from September 2023.We believe that there are no barriers to learning that cannot be overcome. We strive for educational excellence in every lesson, every day, through a climate of high expectations, which are actively promoted in all aspects of school life. The Misbourne provides a learning environment that allows all students to flourish through mutual respect, kindness and a strong desire to achieve.
Through inspiring teaching; excellent pastoral care and strong partnerships with families and the wider community, our students leave us with the qualifications, skills and values needed to lead happy and successful lives and we are looking for similarly dedicated and inspirational colleagues to join us.
This is such an exciting time for the school and we welcome applications from prospective employees who share our vision, values and aspirations for students.
If you would like to visit us and see for yourself, I would encourage you to make arrangements for a tour via the school office admin@themisbourne.co.uk. Staff and students are exceptionally proud of our school and we would love to show you around.
Mr Rich Peters (LL.B) Hons
Headteacher
Click here to view The Misbourne's Ofsted Report - May 2022.
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