Headteacher
Belvidere School
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 6 L27-L33 (£75,735 to £87,732 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2019
Job overview
Belvidere School is at an exciting phase in its development, having become part of a new multi-academy trust from 1st January with two other local secondary schools which share similar values. Our current Headteacher will be taking the position of full time Executive Principal of the Central Shropshire Academy Trust (CSAT) after 10 successful years in the role, during which time the School has achieved Ofsted outstanding status. Our new Headteacher will therefore be involved in progressing this phase in the School’s future
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced school leader with a clear vision who will be involved in progressing this exciting phase in the school's future and who:
will inspire staff and students to raise existing high expectations, aspirations and achievements and continue to improve this high-quality, fully inclusive school;
has a successful record as a senior leader and who is skilful in managing change;
will sustain school improvement and ensure outstanding provision and outcomes for all students;
has excellent communication and interpersonal skills within the school and the wider community
will work closely with partner schools to drive school improvement and further develop leadership.
The successful candidate will find an experienced, supportive and capable senior team and will receive encouragement, support and challenge from the Governors and the Trustees.
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About Belvidere School
Based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Belvidere School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school for children aged between 11 and 16. It is a non-denominational community establishment. At present, there are approximately 850 students enrolled at the school.
In Summer 2024 we will be moving into a brand new state-of-the-art school building, which is an exciting development in the life of our school.
Values and Vision
We aim to inspire and challenge our learners during their five-year journey in a community to which they belong, giving them the skills and confidence to believe in themselves and their abilities, ensuring they unlock their potential to succeed.
Our key values - Belong, Believe, Succeed - underpin all that we do.
Key features of our ethos and values are met by:
- High academic aspirations for all our students, whatever their ability or prior attainment. Developing a lifelong love of learning.
- Maintaining expectations of outstanding personal conduct, with a focus on behaviour for learning
- Developing respect for the self and for others.
- Promoting an understanding of right and wrong, and the need to respect the laws of the country.
- Developing students’ understanding of the town, county and country in which they live.
- Promoting understanding and tolerance of different faiths, cultures, nationalities and backgrounds.
- Teaching our students about their democratic rights and responsibilities as citizens of Great Britain and the world.
- Promoting equal opportunities for all. We work closely with our students, their parents and carers to ensure that we are an inclusive and welcoming community that values everyone’s contribution.
View Belvidere School’s latest Ofsted report
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