Deputy Headteacher Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
Job description
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
L19 – L23
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified and talented Deputy Headteacher to join our very sucessful, Outstanding Academy. The post is available from 1st September 2020
In August 2019 Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School achieved some of its best ever results with 91% of our students achieving 5+ in both English and Mathematics, a progress 8 score of 0.92 and an attainment 8 score of 7.0. The school has a large sixth form of approximately 320 students with an average A-level grade of B- achieved in 2019. The placed KGGS as one of the top performing state schools in the East Midlands according to the Sunday Times Schools guide 2020.
This is an exciting time to be joining KGGS. You will have the opportunity to work with a strong, supportive and experienced body of staff and governors alongside students who are committed to their studies and determined to achieve highly.
The successful candidate will lead our safeguarding team, working closely with both pastoral and support staff. Alongside this you will line manage a number of key departments, contribute towards the strategic leadership of the school alongside the senior leadership team whilst having the opportunity to develop further as a highly competent and successful leader.
A strong commitment to the ethos of selective school education is essential.
If you feel you can inspire, challenge and achieve at KGGS then we would be delighted to hear from you. Tours are encouraged and we welcome applications from leaders in both selective and non-selective environments.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 7th February 2020
Interviews on 27th & 28th February 2020
For an application pack, please contact
Ms Caroline Goldingay, PA to the Headteacher
KGGS, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 9AU
Telephone: 01476 563017
E-mail: staffcgoldingay@kggs.org
Website: www.kggs.org
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Consequently, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) will be required.
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About Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
KGGS is an outstanding selective academy of 1200 students where the focus in the classroom is on teaching and developing students and staff alike. In 2019 Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School achieved some of its best ever results with 91% of our students achieving 5+ in both English and Mathematics, a progress 8 score of 0.92 and an attainment 8 score of 7.0. The school has a large sixth form of approximately 320 students with an average A-level grade of B- achieved in 2019. KGGS was placed as one of the top performing state schools in the East Midlands according to the Sunday Times Schools guide 2020.
- Address
- Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AU
- Phase
- Secondary
- Type
- Academy
- Website
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School website (opens in a new window)