Assistant Headteacher – Director of Post 16
Heckmondwike Grammar School, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AHThis job expired on 10 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2023
Closing date
10 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
22 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 5
Working pattern
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- Term Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14-L18 commensurate with experience
Assistant Headteacher – Director of Post 16 job summary
We are looking for an ambitious, hardworking and enthusiastic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team in a school that is going from strength to strength. In terms of the specific role, this is a superb and rare opportunity to lead a large school based sixth form. The opportunity has arisen as we are restructuring the leadership of the sixth form at all levels to drive forward this important area of the school.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the school senior leadership team, which will be comprised of 2 Deputy Headteachers, 4 Assistant Headteachers and the Financial Director. As a stand-alone academy with a revenue budget of approximately £8m, and around 1,500 pupils, we continue to be in a healthy financial position with opportunities to invest to ensure the best possible outcomes for the students. Over a number of years we have been successful in bidding for capital funds and these have allowed us to expand and improve our facilities for the benefit of all our pupils. We are especially proud of our purpose built 6th Form Centre named after our former Head Girl and the Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox, a £1.5 million project.
The school is heavily oversubscribed at both admission points of Year 7 and Year 12, with over 1000 students sitting the entrance examination, competing for 210 places and over 600 post 16 students competing for 250 places in year 12. Sixth form places are filled by students from our Year 11 with remaining places filled by high ability external students.
The reputation of the sixth form is very high, and the progress students achieve year on year compares very favourably with local competitors, making it a most popular offer in the area. We deliver an academic diet of purely A level courses, and this has proven to be very successful. Sixth formers integrate well into the school despite having a separate sixth form social space
Systems are in place in the sixth form. However, there is now opportunity for the new appointee to design their own systems and structures.
GCSE outcomes are consistently particularly strong and provide an excellent foundation for further study. A level outcomes are in line with national expectation and are a particular focus for further improvement.
In staff surveys, staff report they are overwhelmingly proud to work at the school and enjoy their job. CPD is a key focus of the school, with regular in house training and opportunities for all staff to follow national training frameworks.
You will need to:
- prioritise the importance of educational outcomes for able students
- believe in our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence and follow our school ethos embedded in our motto of ‘Nil Sine Labore’.
- be a reflective practitioner wanting to develop and hone your craft to the highest level
- be an inspirational leader who builds excellent relationships and motivates students and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement:
Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its
students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.
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About Heckmondwike Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1520 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Heckmondwike Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk
In addition to this, staff at HGS are expected to be effective, reflective professionals who challenge and support all pupils to do their best. Staff at HGS should inspire confidence, build team commitment, engage, and motivate their pupils. They should think analytically about their work and take positive action to improve the quality of pupils’ learning.
They will insist on high standards of academic and personal achievement and be a good role model for the students in the school. They will make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school.
In return we can offer:
• a competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise
• membership of the teachers’ pension scheme and other wellbeing
benefits
• eager and committed students who are keen to learn and progress
• a creative and supportive team, who are driven to support and
challenge our students
• outstanding facilities
• a learning-centred school where the best possible practice is the
priority
• a comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities to develop as a
leader
• a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded professionals
Arranging a visit to Heckmondwike Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@heckgrammar.co.uk.
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