Headteacher
Wellfield Middle School
North Tyneside
- Expired
- Salary:
- £58,677 - £67,963pa (L18 – L24)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 3 March 2016
Job overview
The Governors of Wellfield Middle School are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader with the ambition to build on successes and drive forward further improvement. We welcome candidates who have experience of a primary, middle or secondary school setting.
This exciting opportunity will appeal to you if you are;
- A dynamic and inspirational leader with the vision and drive to advance and further strengthen our school.
- A leader who is passionate about realising the potential of all our children.
- A strategic thinker with the ability to be creative, rigorous and practical.
- Able to respond positively to challenge and a changing environment.
- Committed to sustaining and developing positive relationships with all stakeholders of the school
Closing date: Thursday 3 March 12 noon
Interview Dates: 21 and 22 March
School visits are welcomed and can be arranged by prior appointment – please contact the school office on 0191 252 9486. For more information about the school please visit www.wellfieldmiddleschool.org.uk.
Wellfield Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.
For an application pack please contact: Recruitment Team, Employee Services, 0191 6435074, or 0191 6435058 or e-mail HR.Recruitment&safeguarding@northtyneside.gov.uk
Alternatively you can download it directly from the TES website. Application forms should be returned to the Recruitment Team at North Tyneside Council, 2nd floor (right) Quadrant East, Cobalt Business Park, NE27 0BY.
Ref: DBS044/16
Attached documents
About Wellfield Middle School
- Wellfield Middle School
- Kielder Road, Wellfield, Whitley Bay
- Tyne And Wear
- NE25 9QW
- United Kingdom
Wellfield Middle School is a mixed, mainstream, secondary middle school in South Wellfield, Tyne and Wear. The school caters for students aged 9 to 13 and has approximately 312 pupils enrolled.
Wellfield Middle School began as a primary school in 1972 and became grant-maintained in 1994.
Headteacher
Susan Winter
Vision and values
Wellfield Middle School aims to create a happy, caring and stimulating environment. Teachers strive to foster a sense of community and responsibility within the school and to encourage every student to love learning. Students and staff are encouraged to work together as partners in learning.
Children are supported to develop self-awareness and a positive self-image, as well as being prepared for their future. The school works hard to provide a wide range of learning experiences using modern resources and facilities.
The curriculum concentrates on core subjects such as English, maths, science, geography, history and French. Wellfield Middle School also provides students with extra-curricular activities such as art and music.
Ofsted report
“The school motto ‘we care’ is central to the work of the school. Pupils feel safe and happy and are proud of their school. Pupils’ attainment is above average at the end of Year 6 and well above expectations for age at the end of Year 8, when they leave the school. Pupils make good progress during their time at school, particularly in writing and mathematics. Pupils can express themselves very well both orally and in writing, and these skills can be seen in a range of lessons.”
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