Headteacher

Fir Vale High School is a dynamic, ambitious, culturally diverse and inclusive 11-16 converter academy in Sheffield with 1050 on roll. The school was graded as Good in 2015. It has an excellent reputation, is very popular with parents/carers and is hugely respected in the local community and beyond. With the current post holder leaving to take up fresh educational challenges it is now seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to build on its many strengths and to provide the whole school community with the strategic vision and direction that will ensure it provides its students with an outstanding education, giving them the very best start in life.

The school is located in modern and bright premises that provide a motivating learning environment. It has enjoyed great success in recent years built on a commitment to mutual tolerance and respect, consistently high expectations and high quality teaching and learning. The school is a racially harmonious community and achieves excellent outcomes with value added scores last year in the top 10% of schools nationally.

The school’s greatest asset is its committed, talented and motivated staff and there is a tangible desire among them to do the very best for the students. Staff are proud of the school’s success but are ambitious for it to improve further. They are committed to their own professional development and are ready to work with the new Headteacher to secure the best outcomes. It is this team ethos and commitment to learning that will provide the solid platform for success.

This is an exciting time for the school and the Governing Body are looking to appoint a new Headteacher who shares their excitement and who can harness the school’s many strengths, leading it to a confident and successful future. Governors have seen the school benefit from strong partnership working and are committed to working with the new Headteacher to develop this further and to shape the strategic direction of the school.

You must be an experienced senior leader in a secondary setting, with a successful track record of sustained improvement and a determination to maximise the opportunities available. You will understand the complexities of a culturally diverse community and be committed to transforming their life chances. Applicants must be highly motivated, driven and have an in depth knowledge of excellence in secondary education. You will be committed to high quality teaching and learning and should have the creativity and vision to inspire and lead change but also the focus to ensure successful outcomes are reached. You will need a ‘can-do’ attitude that can inspire and engage students, staff and the wider community. You must display compassion and be familiar with holding staff to account and also being accountable for outcomes. Above all you will believe that children and young people, their learning and developing their potential is at the heart of all decisions.

To find out more about this exceptional opportunity please visit: www.hays.co.uk/jobs/firvale-school

For a confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit or to make an application, please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments.

T:07736791138

E: martin.blair@hays.com  

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Closing date: 9am, 6th March
Interviews: 22nd, 23rd and 24th March

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS

www.hays.co.uk/jobs/firvale-school