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Principal

Waverley Studio College

Birmingham

  • Expired
Salary:
L18 - L22
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01.01.2021
Apply by:
8 July 2020

Job overview

We, the Trustees, are looking for a talented and inspirational leader who has drive and passion for teaching and learning to be the Principal for Waverley Studio College. We welcome applications from those who are excited by and supportive of Studio Schools, clearly ambitious to develop their careers as leaders, and prepared to develop personalised pathways for all learners so that they can achieve, and are enabled to contribute to local, national and global society in a positive way.

Waverley Studio College opened in September 2013, admitting students into Year 10 and Year 12. In September 2014, it admitted students into Years 10, 11, 12 and 13.  With up to 75 students in each cohort; the provision is for up to 300 students.

What makes us unique?
Waverley Studio College specialises for students from Year 10 – 13. We specialise in health and well-being, creative technology and enterprise. We are a small and unique college catering for 300 students, with a family feel and atmosphere that is growing in strength. We pride ourselves in our students, who behave well and committed to their learning. Our sixth form students do work experience placements every week, in the local community. Our curriculum includes an exclusive enrichment programme to develop their character and softer skill.

What does Ofsted say about us?
In January 2017, the school was rated GOOD. The staff, students and the local community has united in working together exceptionally well. Ofsted have recognised the high-quality expectations and provision across the school. ‘In the sixth form, value-added progress is well above, or at least in line with, the national  between the regular work experience that sixth-form students undertake and their vocational courses are key contributors to their good achievement.’ Our sixth form results for value-added being recognised in the top 4% in the country nationally.

Closing Date: 09/07/2020 Closing Time: 10.00am

For further details and application form please visit our website.
Completed application forms, clearly demonstrating how your experience and skills match the person specification and key accountabilities of the role, should be submitted together with a covering letter to applications@waverley.bham.sch.uk 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

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About Waverley Studio College

+44 121 566 6622

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Waverley Studio College is a 14-19 academy school located in Birmingham, West Midlands. With around 200 pupils in a co-educational setting, it is significantly smaller than the average secondary school, and has an extremely diverse catchment area, a fact reflected in its student body. As a studio school part of the Waverley Education Foundation Trust, Waverley Studio College is intended to provide more work-relevant qualifications and courses than most secondary schools, particularly in the fields of technology and enterprise. First opened in 2013, the school exists on a brand-new purpose-built site with a range of modern teaching and recreational facilities. 

Values and Vision

The purpose of Waverley Studio School is to prepare its pupils for careers in a number of specific industries. To this end, the school assigns each pupil with a learning coach in order to ensure they are properly supported in their time at school, and have the personal development necessary to succeed in their future careers. The school makes extensive use of work placements and hands-on learning, and works closely with local business and industry.

Ofsted

“The curriculum meets studio school requirements and is sufficiently broad and balanced to meet pupils’ educational and vocational needs. It provides them with opportunities to develop and extend their interests through a range of worthwhile enrichment activities. In addition, all pupils participate in timetabled days exploring and working towards a level 1 award on understanding British values.”

The full report into Waverley Studio College can be found here.

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Applications closed