Headteacher
West Park School
Spondon, Derby
- Expired
- Salary:
- Commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 November 2017
Job overview
Harness strength – manage change
It will take an exceptional person to lead West Park School. Dynamism, drive, resilience, presence, and the ability to command respect are just some of the key characteristics that you will need.
West Park is an 11-16 mixed secondary school located in the Spondon area of Derby in the English county of Derbyshire. It is a highly regarded school of 1,300 pupils.
Our success is underpinned by our strong culture and ethos – 'A caring school where we put pupils and their achievement first'. With your leadership, we will continue to drive excellence in all areas of the school’s life, to maintain outstanding outcomes and regain ‘Outstanding’ status.
The successful candidate will set standards and be the figurehead for the school community. The governors wish to develop an appropriate and sustainable position in the emerging educational landscape, whilst maintaining the many achievements of West Park.
If you share our vision and are passionate about the opportunities that lay ahead for our school, then we would like to hear from you.
For an application form or to request a school visit, please contact Michael Watson on 0203 194 3473 or michael.watson@tesglobal.com
School visits: On request
Closing date: 20th November
Interviews: 29th, 30th November
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and medical check.
Attached documents
About West Park School
- West Park School
- West Road, Spondon, Derby
- Derbyshire
- DE21 7BT
- United Kingdom
West Park is an 11 – 16 school based in Spondon with 1450 pupils currently on roll. The school prides itself on exceptional pupil achievement, dynamic teaching and learning and excellent behaviour and engagement. We have a committed and talented staff team who work cohesively to get the best for all of our pupils. The pupils themselves are focused, polite, positive and determined to take full advantage of the range of opportunities provided to them.
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