Headteacher
Darland High School
DArland High School, Rossett, Wrexham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £75,735 - £87,732
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 21 May 2019
Job overview
Following ten years of dedicated service our highly regarded headteacher is leaving to pursue a career in inspection and education consultancy. Having just commemorated 60 years of education at Darland High School, and some of the highest exam results in its history, this is a very exciting time to join our team.
Darland High School is an 11 – 16 English medium community comprehensive school which serves village communities to the north of Wrexham. The school is situated in the village of Rossett, located in the very beautiful North Wales countryside and yet only five miles from the vibrant city of Chester.
At Darland we offer 848 students an inclusive and caring environment where there is a strong focus on achievement for all. At Darland we can offer you:
• An ethos of care and respect
• A shared sense of purpose
• Positive working relationships between students, staff and the governing body
Our successful candidate will need to be ambitious, with a track record of advancing improvement through innovation. You will need to demonstrate the following:
• Strong leadership skills
• The ability to work with and through others
• Innovation and creativity in the delivery of excellent academic standards
• Commitment to the full life of the school and the communities it serves
If you are a strong and inspirational leader and have a compelling vision on how to raise standards yet higher, we welcome your application.
To book a tour of the school and request a recruitment pack please contact Mrs Clare Pickup, tel: 01244 573091 or email: Clare.Pickup@darlandschool.org.uk.
Completed applications are to be returned to the Chair of Governors, C/O HR Service Centre, Wrexham County Borough Council, Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY, by noon 21st May.
Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
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About Darland High School
Darland High School is a hidden gem in the picturesque village of Rossett in North East Wales. We are a mixed, English-language high school serving pupils aged 11-16 in the surrounding villages of Rossett, Marford, Gresford, Holt and Llay. Set in extensive beautiful grounds the school has 850 pupils on roll.
Established in 1958, Darland High School became a comprehensive school in 1972. An extensive building programme over the years has seen the creation of the Griffin Centre, a modern two story building, housing ‘state of the art’ science laboratories and ICT suites. A new library, complete with a full ICT suite, a remodelled foyer and new cookery facilities have also been added recently.
In September 2019 we welcomed new Headteacher Joanne Lee, who has brought in many changes and the school is a 'buzz' of activity. We are at an exciting time, along with extensive refurbishment of the site our team are in the process of developing an engaging New Curriculum for a new generation of students.
Our team of over 130 staff, dedicated and hard-working, are driving towards our common goal - to offer an excellent education to the communities we serve.
We welcome tours of the school prior to application.
Headteacher
Joanne Lee
Values and vision
Darland’s motto “Aspire, Apply, Achieve” sums up its ambition for students to think big and to work hard. Pupils are encouraged to aim high and the school works to foster the belief in each that they can fulfil their dreams. Every achievement is recognised and celebrated.
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