Subject Leader of Geography
High Storrs School
Sheffield
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS Plus TLR 2B
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2018
Job overview
Required from September 2018
SUBJECT LEADER OF GEOGRAPHY
TLR 2b
NOR 1619 (415 in Sixth Form)
CLOSING DATE: Monday 16 April 2018 12 Noon
INTERVIEW DATE: w/c 23 April 2018
High Storrs is a high-performing 11-18 secondary school on the South Western outskirts of Sheffield that has benefitted from a £27m refurbishment of our Grade II listed building. Serving a multi-cultural learning community with high expectations and high aspirations, we are an over-subscribed school. We have recently converted to become an academy as part of the Minerva Multi Academy Trust.
We are firmly committed to a holistic approach that combines academic delivery with strong pastoral support. We place a high value on teamwork, providing exceptional development opportunities in a supportive and forward-thinking culture. We are currently rated Good with Outstanding Features by OFSTED (November 2013), with a total of 1619 students, 415 of which are in the sixth form.
We are seeking to appoint a committed and reflective practitioner with excellent leadership skills and attributes as Subject Leader of Geography (permanent) from September 2018. The successful candidate will lead and develop Geography within the school to maximise success for all students. Ability to teach A Level Geography is essential.
Further details can be found in the job information pack on our website at www.highstorrs.co.uk. 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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