Principal
The Wey Valley School
West Dorset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Seven point pay scale: L27 – 33
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2016
Job overview
The Wey Valley School is an 11-16 co-operative academy with 780 students. It is located in Weymouth close to excellent sailing waters, sandy beaches and beautiful Dorset countryside.
After a difficult period, the school is now improving. It is still work in progress and we seek an inspirational leader with enthusiasm and tenacity who will:
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Have clarity of vision and communicate well
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Have a strong moral purpose with an uncompromising approach to school improvement and raising attainment
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Be a charismatic leader who will understand, inspire and connect with the whole school community and beyond.
To learn more about the school, please visit our website: www.weyvalley.dorset.sch.uk
To arrange an informal visit to the school on Wednesday 8th or Thursday 9th June and to obtain a candidate information pack and an Application Form please apply to Mrs Carole Martin by email hr@weyvalley.dorset.sch.uk stating your current position and school. Alternatively, please telephone 01305 817005 (please note this number will not be manned constantly during half term)
Applicants must apply only via the Principal Application Form
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 13th June at 11.00am
Shortlisting will take place on: Friday 17th June
Final selection process: Monday and Tuesday 11th and 12th July
A relocation package may be considered.
Attached documents
About The Wey Valley School
Located in the seaside town of Weymouth, Dorset, Wey Valley School is a co-educational secondary school and sports college. With around 800 pupils aged 11-16, Wey Valley is smaller than the average secondary school of its type, and an economically diverse catchment area is reflected in its student intake. Although the vast majority of teaching take place on site, a small number of pupils make use of off-site education provide by external providers, offered through the Chesil Education Partnership. A Co-operative academy, the school converted to academy status in 2012, but is not part of any formal multi-academy trust.
Headteacher
Ms Sara Adams
Values and Vision
Wey Valley takes great pride in its comprehensive ethos, and works hard to ensure that all of its students have access to proper opportunities and experiences regardless of background. This is achieved through the school’s wide-ranging and engaging curriculum, as well as its dedicated student support centre. The centre provides targeted support to students with Special Educational Needs, helping them engage with the curriculum. Outside of the classroom, the school works hard to provide a series of extra-curricular activities, including water-sports through the school’s own Will Mackaness Trust, a registered charity named after a former pupil.
Ofsted
“The governing body is now well placed to support and challenge senior leaders. It has actively developed the knowledge and skills necessary to make the best decisions for the future of the school.”
The full report into The Wey Valley School can be found here.
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