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This job expired on 23 April 2021

  • Closing date

    23 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 March 2021

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

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Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

L20-L24

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher June or September 2021 Appointment Salary Range £67,364 to £74,295 (L20-L24) Age Range 11–18 No. on roll 1812 (including 342 in Sixth Form) We are seeking a leader with vision and passion to join our senior leadership team, to contribute to the development of our outstanding school community in its next phase. This opportunity arises due to the restructuring of the senior leadership team, following the appointment of a new headteacher. The Weald’s commitment to providing high quality education for all its students, irrespective of their ability, means it enjoys an excellent reputation resulting in oversubscription. Equally, the exceptional team of specialist teaching and support staff are well respected for how they work alongside students in this vibrant community. We, therefore, want to appoint a person who shares this energy and ambition and is determined to ensure students continue to be at the heart of all we do and who, through strong creative leadership, motivates others to champion further school improvement. The Weald is located on a well-resourced and attractive site in the bustling village of Billingshurst, West Sussex. With excellent links to Brighton and London and in easy reach of Horsham and Guildford, the area offers families a wonderful combination of country, coastal and cultural experiences. We welcome applications from strategic and collaborative leaders with proven success securing outstanding outcomes in a truly comprehensive community. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and this can be arranged by contacting Yvonne Clements, PA to the Headteacher. Please email yclements@theweald.org.uk to sign up for one of our tours on either Wednesday 31 March or Tuesday 20 April at 1.30 pm. Applications should be made by downloading and completing our application form and requirements and emailing it to yclements@theweald.org.uk The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 23 April 2021. Interviews will be held w/b Monday 3 May 2021. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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About Weald School, The

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1745 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
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School website
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Email address
yclements@theweald.org.uk
Phone number
01403787200
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The Weald is an outstanding, high achieving, popular and oversubscribed 11-18 comprehensive school, situated in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, 10 minutes from Horsham, 35 minutes from Guildford and Brighton, and an hour by train to London. The school has an excellent record of academic and pastoral achievement and we pride ourselves in creating a caring and respectful ethos where every child is important. The school was judged to be “Outstanding in all areas” by Ofsted. In the summer of 2022, our A-level results placed us in the top 10% of schools and colleges nationally and 76% of GCSE students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths.

Arranging a visit to Weald School, The

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email yclements@theweald.org.uk.

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