Headteacher

Headteacher

Full time, permanent L27 – L33

The Consortium Academy Trust (TCAT) is looking to appoint an inspirational and exceptional leader as Headteacher of Cottingham High School. 

Cottingham High School has fantastic students, supportive parents, passionate teachers and enormous potential: this is an exciting time to join a rapidly improving school. In May 2017, Ofsted judged the school as good in all areas and the upwards trajectory of our student outcomes continues to evidence this. We are now looking to appoint an inspirational and exceptional leader to further drive improvements as we establish Cottingham High as the school of choice for our community. This is at the heart of our vision. 

We are therefore seeking a strategic thinker who wants to move this truly comprehensive school forward to meet our vision and aspirations. Our Headteacher will demonstrate commitment, resilience, enthusiasm and dedication; having the ability to motivate, challenge and support colleagues, whilst continuing to develop a culture of improvement that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who is passionate about making a difference and improving the life-chances of young people.

The successful applicant will work in partnership with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team of TCAT. This is an exciting time to be joining a Trust which was developed to provide the platform to deliver high quality educational experiences for the children and young people within the local community and enhance and improve their life chances, ultimately enabling them all to make substantial contributions to society. Our Trust has a strong and very successful history of partnership working, having operated consortium sixth form arrangements with the three founding schools of Cottingham, Wolfreton and Hessle, for over 25 years. 

As a Trust, we recognise that all schools are different, serving local communities that have differing needs, aspirations and ambitions. This principle underpins the Trust’s approach to leadership of an individual school. We believe that as far as possible, schools should be run by their staff, their leadership and Local Governing Body and this belief will apply as we seek to recruit the best possible Headteacher for Cottingham High School.

If you wish to apply for the position please complete an application form by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button below, alternatively you can download a copy from the school website www.cottinghamhigh.net please submit your application to vacancies@cottinghamhigh.net 

You can access further information on the Trust website www.consortiumtrust.co.uk which links to the Cottingham High School website at www.cottinghamhigh.net 

If you wish to discuss the post with Dave McCready, CEO, please contact Gilly Stafford, PA to the CEO on 01482 469838 or via email at Gilly.Stafford@consortiumtrust.co.uk 

Additionally if you would like to arrange a visit to the school please contact Tanyar Guzdek, PA to the Headteacher on Guzdek.T@cottinghamhigh.net 

The closing date for applications is Monday 16 April 2018 at 10.00am. Interviews are scheduled for 23 and 24 April 2018.