Headteacher
Newfield Secondary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 9JP2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
23 September 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L32 – L36 (£106,626 - £117,601)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
- Qualified Teachers Status
- Honours Degree
- Relevant and continuing CPD
- Successful experience as a Senior Leader
- Highly-effective teacher
- Experience of leading change
- Commitment to the mission, moral purpose, and vision of our trust
- Evidence of a commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities for all pupils in the school, including British values
- Clear understanding of working effectively with the governing body
- Proven record of being transparent, approachable, and accountable to parents/carers, governors, relevant external bodies and the local community
- Knowledge of legal requirements for schools
- Clear commitment to and understanding of child protection matters, safeguarding legislation and practice to promote the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people
- Experience of successful implementation of strategies to secure exceptional school effectiveness across all areas
- Proven ability to lead and inspire
- Effective communication skills, with experience of managing a variety of audiences and media
- Ability to lead and direct professional practice through effective CPD
- Experience of how to raise achievements across the school, including data analysis
- Lead a consistently high standard of teaching through assessment, monitoring, evaluation and support
- Approachable and enthusiastic
- Evidence of resilience, energy, enterprise and passion, treating challenges as opportunities
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas
- Evidence of strong reflection and learning as a leader
- Able to exercise creativity and emotional intelligence in leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Desirable
- NPQH
- Other relevant CPD (e.g. MBA/NPQEL)
- Experience of teaching / leading in more than one school
- Being part of a leadership team in an Ofsted inspection
- Understanding of governance within a Multi Academy Trust
- Undertaken the role of designated or deputy designated safeguarding lead
- The ability to work in partnership with other schools and organisations
What the school offers its staff
REASONS TO JOIN NEWFIELD SCHOOL
1. Excellence
At Newfield School, we are unwavering in our dedication to providing an excellent education. Joining our team means committing to the pursuit of academic excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
2. Inclusivity
Community is important to us and as a staff member, you will be part of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming school where everyone is valued.
3. Student Success
Newfield School is passionate about student success. By joining us, you become a vital part of the mission to empower students to thrive in all areas of learning, in Newfield and beyond. All our students go on to post-16 study or training in the best performing sixth forms and providers. Our Alumni stay in touch and contribute to the next generation of Newfield students.
4. Inspiring Curriculum
Our school offers an inspiring broad curriculum that emphasises knowledge acquisition, curiosity, and a love for learning. As a staff member, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage students in their educational journey both in school and beyond to post-16 study.
5. Positive Atmosphere
The positive atmosphere at Newfield School is contagious. Join our team and experience a friendly and purposeful environment where good behaviour, hard work, and the pursuit of learning are celebrated.
6. Character
We believe in fostering good character. As a member of staff, you will have the opportunity to instil our core values of curiosity, consideration, and commitment in our students, preparing them for success in education and beyond.
7. Professional Development
Newfield School highly values professional development. Joining us means you'll have access to ongoing training and opportunities for growth, ensuring your continued development as an educator.
8. Support
We set high expectations for our staff, and in return, we provide strong support and a manageable workload. Your success and well-being are paramount to us.
9. Running an Exceptional School
Our school has a proven track record of success. Join a team that consistently achieves excellent outcomes and be part of our mission to continue making exceptional progress with our students.
10.Mercia Learning Trust
Newfield School is part of Mercia Learning Trust, a thriving and growing multi-academy trust. As a member of our team, you will be part of an ambitious Trust dedicated to improving the life chances of students and professionals alike.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Newfield Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1041 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Newfield Secondary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
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