Subject Leader of English
High Storrs School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR1B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 15 April 2019
- Apply by:
- 19 November 2018
Job overview
High Storrs is a very successful high-performing 11-18 comprehensive school on the South Western outskirts of Sheffield that has benefitted from a £27m refurbishment of our Grade II listed building. Serving a multicultural learning community with high expectations and high aspirations, we are an over-subscribed school and are part of the Minerva Learning Trust.
We are firmly committed to a holistic approach that combines academic delivery with strong pastoral support. We place a high value on maximising all opportunities for learning, providing exceptional development opportunities in a supportive and forward-thinking culture. In November 2013 the school was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted with Outstanding for the Sixth Form and student behaviour. Ofsted Inspectors commented: ‘Well done. It has been a joy to be here, teachers are such positive role models’
We are seeking to appoint a committed and reflective practitioner with excellent leadership skills and attributes as Subject Leader of English (permanent) from Easter 2019. The successful candidate will lead and further develop a vibrant curriculum area and an outstanding English team. Our 2018 GCSE for English were extremely strong, with 90% achieving level 4-9, 78% 5-9; the Progress 8 measure for English was +0.62.
Further details can be found in the job information pack on our website at http://highstorrs.co.uk/our-school/teaching-vacancies. If you would like to visit the school, please contact Alison Foulkes (PA to the Headteacher) via email afoulkes4@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk or telephone 01142670000.
To apply, download an application form from our website and send all electronic applications to afoulkes4@highstorrs.sheffields.sch.uk. Please provide phone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share their commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About High Storrs School
High Storrs School is a larger-than-average, mixed, 11-18 secondary school in south-west Sheffield, Yorkshire. The school roll is around 1600 with around 440 students studying in its sixth form.
High Storrs School is designated a specialist school for performing arts, and mathematics and computing.
The school is housed partly in a listed building, complemented by a new build, gained through the Building Schools for the Future programme, which offers many state-of-the-art facilities.
A wide range of extra-curricular activities is offered, with the school particularly noted for its dance and drama. Students are provided for Sheffield theatres on a regular basis.
Headteacher
Claire Tasker
Values and vision
High Storrs prides itself on providing learning in a friendly, caring and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and expected to respect others. Students are challenged and encouraged work hard and to take responsibility for fulfilling their potential in all areas of school life.
The school seeks to develop students’ confidence and self-belief and insists on good behaviour, as well as excellent punctuality and attendance. Listening to students’ opinions is an important part of the school’s mutual respect ethos.
High Storrs’ vision is summed up as “Unlocking potential” and in its drive to achieve this for all its pupils, the school focuses on: excellent citizenship; high achievement and progress for all; creativity, leadership and accountability; creating a Learning School Community; and making a difference through excellence.
Ofsted
“Students’ behaviour is outstanding. Their positive attitude to learning and contribution to the whole school community are exemplary at all key stages. Students feel safe.”
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