Headteacher
The Knights Templar School
Hertfordshire
- £88,187 - £102,159 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L31 – L37
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021 or January 2022
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2021
Job overview
Set at the heart of the community The Knights Templar School has been providing secondary education for children in Baldock and the surrounding villages since 1939. Our strength is rooted in academic success coupled with extra-curricular activities and community opportunities that develop students into well rounded individuals. We have a strong reputation for preparing our students to enable them to be responsible, resilient members of society. The Knights Templar School staff and governors are very proud of their students. Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher, the governors of The Knights Templar School are looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring leader to continue the school’s vision ‘To be an excellent school where everyone thrives, achieves their best and is prepared for the future, inspired by the values of courage and courtesy.’ The successful applicant will be joining the school at an exciting time as it plans to unite with another school to create a local Multi Academy Trust. The Headteacher at The Knights Templar School will have full accountability for the school and the benefit of wider Trust support. We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in senior leadership roles
- Holds a strong belief in the potential of our students
- Has a collaborative management style
- Is resilient and embraces challenges
- Has the strategic vision to meet the needs of future generations of KTS students
- Will uphold our motto of Courage and Courtesy
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more we would welcome you to visit our school. To arrange a visit please contact Karen Davis at KDavis@kts.school For further details, please visit our website The Knights Templar School To apply please send your completed application form (CVs will not be considered) to: leadership.recruitment@hertsforlearning.co.uk If you are downloading the application form please ensure your computer has the latest version of Adobe Acrobat. The Knights Templar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2020). Please be advised of the following important dates: Closing date: 14th June 2021 Shortlisting: 17th June 2021 Interview: 28th and 29th June 2021 Please note late applications will not be considered.
Closing date: 14/06/2021 09:00:00
Interview date: 28th and 29th June 2021
NOR: 1320 (300 in the 6th Form) In September 2017, Ofsted graded the school as “good” and they commented that ‘You have high expectations for pupils, which permeate throughout the school and which have a positive impact on the progress pupils make from their different starting points.’
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About The Knights Templar School
“The Academy motto “Courage and Courtesy” is evident in the excellent relationships between all students and with adults.” (Ofsted)
Knights Templar School is a very successful school, sitting at the heart of the community in Baldock, Hertfordshire. Students’ results are good and improving and behaviour is excellent. The school is highly regarded locally, being regularly oversubscribed. We receive in the region of 600 applications for 210 Year 7 places each year.
In line with our school motto, we recognise the importance of developing and providing all our students with the courage, confidence and communication skills they require to flourish and succeed, but also to promote traditional values of courtesy, respect and good discipline.
Students of all abilities achieve well and make good progress. Young people have an excellent attitude to learning. They enjoy school and want to succeed. Examination results at GCSE and A level are consistently good. Attainment and Achievement are strong. In 2022, 70% of students achieved English and Maths at grade 4 or above and 52% achieved English and Maths at grade 5 or above. 2022 results will continue our pattern of whole school positive progress 8. The School has a large and strong Sixth form, most progress on to University degree courses, including places at Oxford or Cambridge.
Knights Templar offers a very broad range of opportunity beyond the classroom and part of its attraction and indeed success, is due to the extensive enrichment programme, including a Duke of Edinburgh programme that is recognised as one of the strongest in the South East of England. Student leadership opportunities ensure that the students take responsibility for their own learning environment and for maintaining high standards.
We provide a disciplined, caring, fair and moral environment in which individuality is encouraged and equality of opportunity promoted, in order to allow students to develop personally and socially. There is a mutual respect and good relationships between students and also between staff and students, with the students being given responsibility and feeling valued, whilst knowing that support and advice will always be available when needed. We have, and are recognised for, an excellent Pastoral system which supports and encourages the students’ development.
Our primary focus is to improve standards by constantly improving the quality of Teaching and Learning. We are fully committed to preparing our young people to be thoughtful, capable, responsible citizens of the future. This is a great school, staffed with passionate, inspirational teachers, and is a special place for children to learn and grow.
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