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Headteacher

Laurence Jackson School

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
16 February 2018

Job overview

The Governors of Laurence Jackson School wish to appoint a new Headteacher who can build upon the significant successes of the retiring Headteacher. Our oversubscribed 11 – 16 Foundation school (1250 on roll) is located in the historic market town of Guisborough. In 2016 staff and students moved into a new PFI school building which offers an excellent Teaching and Learning environment built around the ethos of our specialist sports college values and offering extensive amenities for the whole school community.

Guisborough, whilst in the heart of a rural area of Redcar & Cleveland Borough, is also just a short drive away from the North East coast and the North York Moors National Park offering a wealth of opportunities to relax outside of school.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational senior leader, committed to ‘improving the life chances’ of all our students, who will continue to drive the school forward to meet the demands and challenges of a changing educational landscape. 

If you have suitable experience and can demonstrate the vision to lead our school, we would welcome your application.

You will have:

  • a passionate commitment to develop learning and excellence for all our young people;
  • a clear strategic vision based on strong educational values;
  • the ability to lead, challenge, motivate and inspire all members of the school community;
  • the ability to move the school forward, through a rich and diverse curriculum;
  • the ability to foster positive relationships and a caring and inclusive ethos within the school.

We can offer:

  • a committed and supportive Governing Body which reflects the enthusiasm of the school;
  • a dedicated and experienced Senior Leadership Team and Staff;
  • a commitment to continuous professional development;
  • strong links with the local community;
  • strong educational partnerships. 


For additional information on our current school please visit www.laurencejackson.org.

Visits to the school are welcome, by appointment with the current Headteacher, Mrs Belinda Wheatman. Please telephone 01287 636361 to arrange a visit.

An informal discussion about this opportunity can be held with David Major, Head of Education (Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council) on 01642 444377.

The application form and supporting documents are obtainable from and returnable to Mrs D Anderson, PA to the Headteacher, Laurence Jackson School, Church Lane, Guisborough, North Yorkshire, TS14 6RD, 01287-636361 (Fax: 01287-610309), andersond@laurencejackson.org. 

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 16 February 2018

Shortlisting: Tuesday 20 February 2018

Interview date: w/c 12 March 2018

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and are an equal opportunities employer. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, along with other relevant employment checks.

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About Laurence Jackson School

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+44 1287 636361

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A specialist sports college.

LJS was part of the North East batch of the PSBP new school project and we moved into our fantastic new building in September 2016.  Our brand new, state of the art school provides an outstanding learning environment which enables us to achieve our motto of ‘Improving the life chances of ALL LJS students’.  
 

Our aim is to provide students who are: -
 

• Confident, reliable, adaptable and resilient
  • Well qualified and aware of what is required to compete in a global economy
  • Aware of their moral, social and community responsibility
  • Committed to healthy living and lifelong learning

Background Information

The School is an 11 to 16 Foundation School and Specialist Sports College which benefits from its delightful setting on the edge of the North Yorks Moors in the attractive market town of Guisborough (Borough of Redcar and Cleveland).     

The school occupies an important place in the history of the town and continues to be a vibrant centre of the local community today. LJS recently celebrated its 50th Jubilee and it was clear from the extensive community participation in all activities that local people care for the school, staff and students. The school and community have significantly benefitted from designation as a Specialist Sports College and our excellent sports facilities act as the local Leisure Centre.   

Although the town itself is relatively affluent, the school has a wide catchment area considerably beyond its stated admission zone and caters for a significant number of children who live in deprived wards elsewhere in the Local Authority. Consequently LJS is a fully comprehensive school with a diverse academic and socio-economic intake although it has a distinctly stable population and very few children from ethnic minority groups.  

Overall, students are broadly average on entry with APS in line with the national average. However, almost 17% of students have some form of Special Educational Need, including 2.4% with a Statement and 27% qualifying for Pupil Premium funding. We provide specialist provision for a number of autistic students and approximately 10% of the student population are on the Most Able and Talented (MAT) register. Students have a positive attitude to learning and parents are predominantly supportive.  

We feel that LJS offers an outstanding educational experience as reflected in our motto of ‘Improving Life Chances’ (of all children regardless of ability, background or circumstance) and encourage prospective students and staff to visit the school to judge for themselves.

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