Headteacher
Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton
- £86,040 - £99,660 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- L 28 - L34
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 12 April 2023
Job overview
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 students. Colton Hills Community School is a very popular school with 1018 students on roll including 107 in the sixth form. The school was judged ‘Good’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection 2018 and examination results at GCSE and A level consistently place the school amongst the highest performing schools in Wolverhampton. The Governors are seeking a Headteacher who:
- Is inspirational and dynamic and will empower students and staff to excel
- Is a visionary leader with a strong sense of moral purpose, ethical principles and values
- Is thoroughly committed to promoting exceptional opportunities for every student whatever their 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 meaningful 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 culture, a strong sense of its importance to the community it serves
- A productive climate for learning; strong academic performance and the capacity to improve still further
- A dedicated, talented, enthusiastic staff who value the ethos of the school
- A dedicated and committed Leadership Team
- Students who are motivated to learn and who participate fully in the life of the school
- Sound finances
- Ambition to continuously improve and provide even better opportunities for students
- Dynamic and committed Governors who will provide support, 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 to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. The closing date for applications is noon Wednesday 12th April 2023. Details of the application process are included in the Candidate Pack. This appointment is supported by ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service. If you feel this opportunity is the right career step for you and would like an informal confidential conversation about the position, please contact Kate Abbott kate.abbott@ascl.org.uk or call 07496667385 for further information. She will be available to discuss this excellent opportunity with prospective applicants throughout the Easter holiday period.
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About Colton Hills Community School
- Colton Hills Community School
- Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton
- West Midlands
- WV4 5DG
- United Kingdom
About Colton Hills Community School
Colton Hills Community School is a mixed, non-denominational community secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in the South of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.
The school is supported by Wolverhampton City Council, has over 950 pupils, and was formerly known by three other names: Wolverhampton Municipal Grammar School, Graiseley Secondary School, and Penn Secondary Modern. It was established in 1974. The Headteacher is Ms Julie Hunter.
Colton Hills Community School is highly regarded in the city and was judged by OFSTED to be a Good school in May 2015 and September 2018. The school encompasses a rich and harmonious multicultural community and is committed to the development of all students with the majority staying on in the sixth form.
Our Mission
At Colton Hills, we believe that ever child is entitled to the highest quality learning experiences, irrespective of their starting point. There are no barriers to high achievement and no excuses for not succeeding.
In every lesson, students are exposed to powerful knowledge and culturally rich experiences. Every day we are learning and reflecting on how we have improved ourselves. Through this, we maximise academic attainment so students can go to and through university and thrive in a top profession.
All students will leave Colton Hills highly numerate and literate, with meaningful qualifications that prove this. They will also leave equipped with both the skills and self-belief to engage with the wider world so that they change it for the better.
Every Child, Every Lesson, Every Day
Our Values - PRIDE
· Participation
· Respect
· Integrity
· Diversity
· Excellence
Ofsted 2023
Colton Hills School was judged as a ‘good school’ after an inspection on 14 November 2023. We are proud to share His Majesty’s inspection team recognised the respectful, inclusive and aspirational environment in school, reporting that “staff share a strong focus on removing any barriers that pupils may have”.
The inspection team were impressed with the school’s curriculum and the quality of the teaching and noted “subjects often exceed the requirements of the national curriculum.” Leaders have developed an effective personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum and “adapt the programme to respond to local and national concerns.”
The report also highlights the “positive relationships between staff and pupils”, and how Sixth Form students are active in the life of school in various ways. The report also complimented on the school’s “successful careers education programme”, noting that pupils, including those in Sixth Form, have good-quality, meaningful opportunities to learn about the world of work.
View Colton Hills Community School Ofsted Report 2023
Ofsted 2018
The school was inspected by Ofsted on 26 September 2018 and the Governing Body, staff and I are delighted to report that “This school continues to be good.” Inspectors recognised the excellent work we do and that since the last inspection the quality of teaching, results and pupils’ attendance have improved. The Inspectors found the school to be “a harmonious, welcoming, multicultural community and pupils to be respectful, courteous and polite”
View Colton Hills Community School's 2018 Ofsted Report
Working at Colton Hills Community School
Colton Hills Community School has a clear vision based on strong principles and you will have the advantages working for a LA maintained secondary school with a range of benefits offered by Wolverhampton City Council. The school has a good track record of developing colleagues through a responsive CPD programme. From Teach First graduates to Senior Leaders, many colleagues find success through internal promotions or professional opportunities elsewhere.
We are also a caring school, we know our pupils and families well. We are continually growing and improving our outcomes over time and this provides us with a strong base for the future.
We can offer you:
· pupils eager for success
· supportive parents who value education
· supportive colleagues
· excellent professional development and guidance
· major investment in ICT
· extensive grounds and facilities set in green belt.
· ample free car parking for staff
· City of Wolverhampton Council employee benefits
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