Head of Sixth Form (Assistant Headteacher) L13 - L17
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SUThis job expired on 15 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023
Closing date
15 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
26 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 1.0FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L13 - L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Head of Sixth Form will play a key role in the strategic leadership of Durham Johnston Comprehensive School. Building on the long standing successes at Key Stage 5, the Head of Sixth Form will have the opportunity to develop a strategic plan for the Sixth Form to maintain and further improve provision. We provide high quality teaching to all our students regardless of background. Alongside this we offer exceptional levels of care. The Head of Sixth Form is essential in bringing together this curricular and pastoral support to ensure the best possible outcomes for all of our students.
What the school offers its staff
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is a happy, successful and dynamic community school. We have a national reputation for academic excellence and are well respected in our local community, something of which we are very proud; our Sixth Form is integral in maintaining this reputation. Teachers often stay at Durham Johnston for a significant period of time as we value staff well-being and allow colleagues a significant amount of professional autonomy.
Commitment to safeguarding
“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check”.
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About Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1689 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- e.scrivens@durhamjohnston.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01913843887
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is an outstanding school that offers high levels of autonomy to staff and consequently has a track record of academic excellence. We are looking to appoint a truly effective practitioner within our high-achieving English Department. Applications from ECTs are welcomed, as are applications from more experienced teachers.
Teachers at our school are passionate about their subject and passionate about social justice. We believe that every child, regardless of social background, has the right to an enriching and rigorous academic education. We all share a commitment to ensuring the children in our care are able to feel safe, happy and supported to achieve their full potential. If these values are ones you hold then we would welcome your application.
Informal visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to visit the school, please email school@durhamjohnston.org.uk marked for the attention of Rosslyn McFadden (Deputy Headteacher) to book a time.
“Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check”.
Arranging a visit to Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.scrivens@durhamjohnston.org.uk.
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