Headteacher
Newlands Girls' School
Windsor and Maidenhead
- Expired
- Salary:
- L32-L39 (£93,795 - £107,328)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022 Appointment
- Apply by:
- 19 January 2022
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an extremely successful and over-subscribed 11-18 fully comprehensive single Academy Trust which is consistently in the top 10% of schools nationally. During our last Ofsted Inspection (October 2018) we were graded as Outstanding.
The Board of Trustees are now seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated leader with strong values, great drive and a clear vision for our school’s future.
We want an exceptional Headteacher for our school, who:
- has the ability to balance the expectations of the highest educational standards with a commitment to nurture the values and ambitions of the whole school community
- champions high quality education both within and beyond the classroom, empowering our students to become confident, adaptable young women ready for life in the twenty-first century
- has a proven record as a successful strategic senior leader with excellent interpersonal skills, adept at communicating confidently to a range of audiences
- values and works collaboratively with, and supportively with, all stakeholders and the wider community.
You are strongly encouraged to make a pre-application visit alongside exploring the website and finding out more about the attractive and forward-thinking local area within which Newlands sits.
To apply please download the Headteacher application pack on the school’s website. Applications will only be accepted on the school application form; CVs and other forms are not acceptable.
The closing date is noon on Wednesday 2nd February 2022. Interviews will be taking place week commencing 7th March 2022.
To arrange a visit between Friday 7th January 2022 and Friday 21st January 2022 please contact Mrs E. Bateson, Headteacher’s P.A. on 01628 625068.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Newlands Girls' School
Our school started life in 1905 as Maidenhead Girls’ High School. In 1958, the growing numbers necessitated a move to the current site in Farm Road and, in 1973, a new name - ‘Newlands Girls’ School - heralded the beginning of an inclusive, high-performing centre of excellence. There are now 1,200 pupils on roll enjoying an extensive range of specialist areas, such as the Sports Hall, swimming pool, well-stocked Library, Music Block, Technology Suite and Art/Photography Rooms.
Visitors to our school often remark on the calm, purposeful and happy atmosphere. The diligence of our learners and the recruitment of only the best-qualified and most committed staff ensures the highest academic standards, putting us at the top of local and national league tables.
Pupils at Newlands enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum right from the start of Year 7. At GCSE level (studied in Years 10 and 11), there are 21 subjects and, in the Sixth Form, 26 A-Level and BTEC qualifications.
Pastoral care is provided by Year Heads, Form Tutors, Learning Mentors and a Well-Being Hub. The aim is to support all pupils so that they can fulfil their potential and make excellent progress with their learning.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities gives pupils further opportunities to experience success and try something new. Local trips and visits abroad ensure that horizons can be broadened and different cultures explored.
Parents are highly supportive of the school; the Newlands Parents’ Association is a thriving group, who organise fund-raising events throughout the year.
Teaching at Newlands is a rewarding experience, which is borne out by many members of staff choosing to spend significant parts of their career with us. Plentiful opportunities for professional development mean that the sharing of good practice is embedded into school life, benefitting both teachers and pupils.
The OFSTED team, who inspected us in October 2018, judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’, which is the highest possible outcome. Since then, we have continued to embrace new opportunities and ensure that all members of our community can grow, flourish and achieve great things.
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