Headteacher

The Governors wish to appoint an outstanding professional to lead this successful school. The Headship presents an exceptional opportunity for a visionary, empathetic and determined leader to work with a talented, professional and caring staff to continue to provide an academically challenging, culturally rich and enjoyable education for future generations of pupils.

Woodchurch High School is a very popular school with 1417 on roll. The Governors are seeking a

Headteacher who:

● Is inspirational and dynamic and will empower pupils and staff to excel

● Is a visionary leader with a strong sense of moral purpose, ethical principles and values

● Is able to lead by example, actively modelling and embedding into all areas of school life, the Christian vision and core Christian values of the school

● Is thoroughly committed to promoting exceptional opportunities for every pupil whatever the background

● Is committed to and promotes diversity and equality

● Is thoroughly committed to promoting wellbeing, building resilience and maintaining good mental health for staff

● Values knowledge and a love of learning

● Values the school’s holistic curriculum and appreciates the vital impact of a wealth of extra curricular opportunities for students

● Has a passion for developing outstanding Teaching and Learning

● Has excellent leadership skills demonstrating the ability to develop, articulate and realise the school’s vision

● Has proven ability to implement effective change

● Has exceptional interpersonal skills with the capacity to develop highly effective

relationships with all parts of the school community

● Has proven capacity for strategic leadership, demonstrating financial acumen and the

capacity to maximise opportunities for the school

In return, we can offer:

● A very successful, happy school with an exceptional ethos and culture and a strong sense of its importance to the community it serves

● A productive climate for learning, strong academic performance and the capacity to improve further

● A dedicated, talented, enthusiastic staff who uphold and value the ethos of the school

● A dedicated and committed Senior Leadership Team

● Pupils who are motivated to learn and who participate fully in the life of the school

● Ambition to continuously improve and provide even better opportunities for pupils

● Dynamic and committed Governors who will support, provide strategic guidance and, where necessary, constructive challenge

The Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of race, sex, age or disability. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Further details and an application pack can be obtained from the school website. Application forms, together with a covering letter, should be returned to Mrs F Lloyd, HR Officer. Please email your application to whsrecruitment@woodchurchhigh.com. If you do not hear by Friday 13th October 2023, you may assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how the school uses any personal data we hold about them. We comply with this right by providing access to ‘privacy notices’ to individuals where we are processing their personal data. This privacy notice explains how we collect, store and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school. Please access this notice via the following link:

http://www.woodchurchhigh.com/docs/Policies/PrivacyNoticeForJobApplicants.pdf

Closing Date: Thursday 5th October 2023 at 12pm

Assessment Days will take place: 18th & 19th October 2023