Headteacher
Copthall School
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade/Salary Scale: L29 to L35
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017 or sooner start
- Apply by:
- 8 May 2016
Job overview
Headteacher required for Copthall School in London, January 2017 or sooner start.
The Governing body of Copthall School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and visionary Headteacher to establish the pathway of school improvement at this all girls’ secondary school and sixth form.
The new Headteacher will work alongside the Governing Body to develop a new and exciting curriculum, and create and embed a culture and vision for the school to enable rapid school improvement. Copthall has recently been judged as “Requires Improvement”, and the Governors are now seeking to appoint a Headteacher who has an entrenched understanding of School Improvement who, alongside a passionate and determined Governing Body, can build and establish a new future for Copthall School.
Copthall offers the rare opportunity of single-sex education for students across a diverse and multi-cultural cohort of all abilities. At Copthall, you will see students who love learning and are engaged in a wide range of learning activities inside and outside the classroom, enabling the development of the ambition, qualities and aptitudes needed to be successful leaders as adults.
We would urge candidates to visit Copthall School so that we may answer any questions you may have prior to an application.
Closing Date for Applications: 12-noon on Monday 9th May 2016
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Interview Date: Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th May 2016
If you would like further information, an application pack, or to arrange a school visit please contact Grace Rowley on:
E: growley@academicis.co.uk
T: 01223-907-973
M: 07901-585-959
School visits can be booked on the following dates: Friday 22nd April, Wednesday 27th April or Thursday 5th May 2016.
All applications to be sent to Grace Rowley no later than 12-noon on Monday 9th May 2016.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
Total roll: 1,069 NOR
Phase: Girls Secondary Academy
Age Range: 11 – 18 years
About Copthall School
Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in STEM, human, social and health sciences, performing arts and creative industries. We have approximately 1000 students on role, 120 of which are enrolled in our thriving Sixth Form which is in the top 12% of schools for A Level results. We offer both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications.
Situated in Mill Hill, Barnet we have fantastic outdoor space as well as access to sporting facilities at Allianz Park. Our indoor facilities are equally impressive with a specialist dance studio with sprung flooring, a dedicated STEM Scholars classroom and of course, well-equipped and spacious classrooms.
Headteacher
Maria Winters
Values and vision
Copthall prides itself on their Values of Respect, Equality for All, Support and Safety, Aspiration and Responsibility which have underpinned our rapidly improving school. Our Teaching and Learning vision has been instrumental in ensuring that all our students receive an excellent education which is enhanced by the wealth of extra-curricular opportunities available.
We have a unique partnership with Mill Hill Independent School which benefits staff and students at both schools through a range of CPD opportunities, sporting activities and occasions for a shared curricular.
Copthall received a ‘Good’ judgement from Ofsted in May 2018 whose key findings were:
· Leadership of the school is purposeful effective and transformational
· Quality of Teaching and Learning and assessment is Good
· Pupils attend regularly and are polite and welcoming to visitors
· Students benefit from strong teaching in the Sixth Form
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