Headteacher
The Maelor School
Wrexham
- £90,980 - £105,390 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L27-L33
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2024
Job overview
The Maelor School is an English-medium 11 to 18 mixed comprehensive school, maintained by the governing body as a foundation school with support from Wrexham Local Authority. To support the school, continue its next chapter, we are looking for an outstanding, highly experienced and supportive senior school leader, with a track record of success to work in partnership with the governing body and other key stakeholders to deliver excellence for our learners whilst fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment.
Our new Headteacher will have:
- Proven leadership ability and a clear vision of high quality and inclusive education
- Experience of delivering sustainable improvements
- Experience of leadership in curriculum development and the ability to shape the
future curriculum development in line with the new curriculum for Wales.
- Ability to empower and inspire both staff and learners to reach their full potential.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
The school is located in a rural part of Wrexham County, North East Wales, it is proud of, and celebrates its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Wrexham nestles in the Dee Valley between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains. A location that can offer you the very beautiful North Wales countryside and within minutes the vibrant cities of Chester, Manchester and Liverpool – with their international blends of culture, nightlife, and shopping.
At The Maelor School we offer 810 students an inclusive environment, the school has been oversubscribed for the last ten years and has a vibrant and expanding sixth form. Outcomes at both GCSE and A level are amongst the best in Wales, attendance is good, and the school has a reputation for the excellent behaviour of its learners.
The successful applicant will be an inspirational individual with the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and be able to demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and proven leadership skills.
Applications must be received no later than Monday 15th April at 12pm
To book a tour of the school please contact Tel: 01948 830291 or email: Fiona.minshall@maelorschool.org.uk
Please note that all school positions are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Candidates must be able to prove their experience by either being a serving Headteacher or possess the NPQH qualification on the date of commencement.
The Maelor School welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
About The Maelor School
- The Maelor School
- Penley, Wrexham
- Wrexham
- LL13 0LU
- United Kingdom
The Maelor School is a secondary foundation school situated in the county borough of Wrexham. It educates girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 18. The school was established in 1957 in the village of Penley. There are 766 pupils enrolled at the school, 96 of them are in sixth form. In 2014, the Daily Post listed the Maelor School as the sixth best school in Wales out of 3, 079. In 2015, it was rewarded for having the highest grades in Wales for pupils who get free school meals.
Headteacher
Simon Ellis
Values and Vision
The Maelor School teaches students Welsh as a second language. As a part of the Welsh Baccalaureate, sixth formers are encouraged to take part in community services. Extra-curricular activities are valued at the school. Children can participate in concerts, musical lessons, team games and trips abroad. Students can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Estyn report
“The Maelor School is a good school because pupils achieve good standards at key stage 4 in those indicators that include English and mathematics; teaching is effective in many lessons; in many lessons, pupils make good progress in developing their skills, knowledge and understanding; nearly all pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave very well; and the school works effectively with a range of partners and this work has a positive impact on pupils’ wellbeing and achievement. I n nearly all lessons, positive relationships between teachers and pupils help to create a calm and purposeful learning environment. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and most plan their lessons carefully so that the work matches the ability of pupils well.”
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