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Eskdale School - The Whitby Secondary Partnership, North Yorkshire
Post: Head of School
Numbers on roll: 454 Eskdale School
Commencing: September 2022
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: L18 – L23 Relocation Package of up to £8,000 (T&Cs apply)
Contract term: Permanent
Eskdale School has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join us from September 2022. This is also a great opportunity for someone who is looking to move to the next stage in their leadership career.
If you are an experienced deputy looking for your first Head of School post, you will get the support and direction from an Executive Headteacher to help give you the best start possible. And for experienced school leaders looking to extend their experience, we can offer you coaching and mentoring to help develop your skills as a successful Head within the Whitby Secondary Partnership.
We are interested to hear from inspirational senior leaders, who are motivated, share our vision, and who are committed to the ethos and continued success of the school and Federation. As a leader, you should have the knowledge, skills and leadership qualities to inspire not just staff, but our pupils and parents.
At the Whitby Secondary Partnership, we believe in nurturing teachers and developing the school leaders of tomorrow. This is a chance for a talented secondary senior leader to join an established team, all of whom are committed to collaboration, helping to transform young lives across Whitby.
About Us:
Eskdale School was built in the 1950s. New buildings have been added over recent years to accommodate the school’s increased numbers following the school’s change in status from 11-14 to 11-16yrs in 2017. Read more about Eskdale
Children are at the heart of all we do. Our aims of achieving success together - recognises the importance of the relationship between school and home in children’s development. Parents/carers are welcome as partners in their child’s education and there is a strong parent group who work hard to promote the school, raise funds and support learning.
We provide a vibrant learning environment which nurtures and supports children. Pupils are encouraged to be responsible for their learning, to grow in confidence and become independent.
The Whitby Secondary Partnership was formed in July 2019 when Eskdale School and Caedmon College were brought together to form a Federation, with a single Governing Body responsible for both schools. The Partnership was formed to ensure that the students of Whitby Whitby and its surrounding area would access the best possible education and opportunities.
Children are at the heart of all we do. Our aim of achieving success together recognises the importance of the relationship between school and home in a young person’s development and Parents and Carers are welcome as partners in their child’s education. We provide a vibrant learning environment which nurtures and supports young people. Students are encouraged to be responsible for their learning, to grow in confidence and become independent.
Main Areas of Responsibility
● To engage closely with the Executive Headteacher and colleagues in the Federation
● To be responsible for the operational leadership and management of the school on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the needs and aspirations of all learners are met through your contribution to building and maintaining an effective learning environment.
● To be the primary interface between the school, its pupils, staff, and parents.
● To engage actively as a member of the Executive Leadership team in promoting and developing the Whitby Secondary Partnership against the backdrop of its stated values, ethos and strategic direction
● To demonstrate commitment to your own reflective practice, continuing self-evaluation and personal/professional development as well as that of staff working within your remit.
● This will require you to promote effective performance and continuous improvement to enhance students’ opportunities for academic progress and personal development
As Head of School, you will oversee a school where:
● There is a positive ethos that reflects the schools’ commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning, and good relationships
● A broad, balanced and high quality curriculum is offered to all
● Staff, governors and parents have confidence in the leadership and management of the school
● Staff and governors recognise their accountability for their tasks and contribute fully to the development and successful implementation of policies and practices
● The life of the school and Federation and the curriculum effectively promote students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for adult life
● Effectiveness is kept under rigorous review and links with the wider community contribute to students’ attainment and personal development
● Efficient and effective use is made of staff, accommodation and resources
● Delegated responsibilities to ensure that finance and administration are effective and the carefully costed development plan is focused on improving educational outcomes
Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We are developing a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and appropriate training.
Experience
We are seeking a successful senior leader with a good track record of school improvement. We are looking for someone who is an outstanding communicator and who has proven strengths can engage with others, is inspirational and motivates those within the school and the wider community.
If you are a highly motivated senior leader with the school improvement skills and experience needed to create an outstanding school and contribute to a successful federation where both staff and students thrive, then we want to hear from you.
For more information about this wonderful opportunity, to view the job description & person spec. and find out how to apply, please visit our dedicated campaign site - https://www.nyresourcing.co.uk/head-of-school-eskdale-school-the-whitby-secondary-partnership/
For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, please call Julie Crichton, who is supporting this recruitment process on behalf of Eskdale School and The Whitby Secondary Partnership. Julie can be contacted at North Yorkshire County Council on 07581 143421 or julie.crichton@northyorks.gov.uk
Key dates:
● School Visit: to arrange a school visit by appointment please contact Jo Robinson on j.robinson@ccwhitby.org
● Application closing date: Midnight Wednesday 23rd March 2022
● Shortlisting: Monday 28th March 2022
● Interviews: Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th April 2022. The intension will be to appointed the new Executive Headteacher before the Head of School interviews.
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information: The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment references.
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to undertaking an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.