Headteacher
Redruth School
Cornwall
- £99,681 - £117,197 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership scale L36 - L43
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
11 – 16 Co-educational Comprehensive
NOR 1388
Required for January 2023
Headteacher
Full time, permanent position
L36 – L43 (£99,681 - £117,197)
Redruth School is one of the most successful schools in Cornwall, currently with an Ofsted rating of ‘good’ with some excellent features. Following the decision by our Headteacher to step down after 12 years of outstanding service we are now looking to appoint an exceptional and highly aspirational leader who can continue our journey to ‘outstanding’.
Our ideal candidate will:
• be a dynamic, inspirational leader with the capacity to retain and develop Redruth School’s vision, and take others with them
• have detailed knowledge of the current educational agenda
• have a proven track record in maintaining school improvement
• be able to demonstrate the impact of their leadership of staff, students and the wider community
• be innovative and able to think strategically and creatively
• be able to motivate, inspire, challenge and empower our dedicated staff and students
• have excellent leadership and management skills to deliver outcomes with compromising the wellbeing of staff and students
• be an excellent communicator with the interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
We will provide you with:
• a highly skilled and committed body of staff
• a cohesive community with strong relationships between students and staff
• good financial management
• excellent and extensive facilities
• a very supportive and committed Governing Body.
We welcome you to visit our school prior to any application, full details are available in our Applicant Information pack.
Closing Date: Monday 23 May 2022 (midnight)
Selection Process: Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 June, with the formal interviews on Friday 1 July 2022
For further details please visit our school website at www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk (see School Information/Job Vacancies). If you have any queries please email Sheila Kane, Personnel Administrator/Clerk to Governors at: govclerk@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.
Please submit a formal letter, along with application and Equal Opportunities forms, to Sheila Kane, Clerk to Governors, by email: govclerk@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk.
Redruth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations.
Attached documents
About Redruth School
About Redruth School
Located in the town of Redruth, Cornwall, Redruth School is a co-educational 11 - 16 secondary school with around 1400 students.
We 'expect the best' for and from both students and staff within our learning community. Our mission is to provide a personalised and happy all round education that enables every student to achieve their life and career aspirations.
We will achieve our mission by:
- outstanding and personalised teaching and learning;
- encouraging leadership, responsibility and commitment;
- first class pastoral care;
- providing smooth transitions from Primary to Secondary school;
- challenging students to aim high and seize the opportunities on offer.
In pursuit of these aims, the school will combine tradition and modern innovation; encourage a partnership between School and parents; develop the professional capacities of its staff; continue its strong association with the local community and maximise our capacity as one of the leading schools in Cornwall.
Ethos
Attainment and progress is excellent but it is not just about results. We aim to produce young people fit for the demands of a complex global society. We have a proud tradition in sport, outdoor education, the arts and value community service alongside high achievements. Redruth is happy school where students and teachers enjoy working together. We have a strong ethos based on core values of respect, tolerance and courtesy. We set high standards of behaviour and actively promote self-discipline, self-respect, resilience and responsibility. Through these values our young people gain the confidence to take their place in society and develop the skills and attitudes enabling them to succeed in their chosen paths.
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