Deputy Headteacher
Kettlethorpe High School
Wakefield
- £74,283 - £81,927 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- L22 - L26
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2023
Job overview
Become a complete school leader.
In a truly comprehensive school.
Kettlethorpe High School is a place where pupils love to learn. As our recent highly positive Ofsted inspection noted, “pupils say they leave the school with fond memories and are well-prepared” and “staff enjoy working at the school and feel well-supported”. Now we want you to take us to the next level, following in the footsteps of previous deputy headteachers who have gone on to become headteachers elsewhere.
As our third deputy headteacher, you will focus on our quality of education – and will build on considerable success. More than 74% of our pupils undertake the EBacc, placing us among the best schools in Northern England, and we go the extra mile every day to give them the skills to succeed in their chosen careers. However, we are not just about Ofsted inspections or examination results: we are a true community, and we are determined to deliver a holistic education to our 1650 pupils aged from 11 to 16 years of age.
We want pupils to enjoy their school years and become well-rounded adults, so we maintain an exceptional programme of extracurricular activities including international trips, cinema and theatre visits, performances at other schools and a diverse programme of sports. What is more, we can offer exceptional teaching and learning facilities, as we are an extremely well-resourced comprehensive school, and have recently invested £5 million in a new modern foreign language block and studio fitness area. So, perhaps it is little wonder that we enjoy an almost overwhelming demand for places and as a result we have increased our Year 7 numbers from 320 to 360.
You will write the next chapter in our history – and your own – as you apply your leadership experience to enhance the performance of every teacher. We will look to you to deliver a clear and inspiring vision of the future, challenge accepted wisdom where you believe we could do better and persuade others to your way of thinking. In short, you will be the catalyst for even greater success – and in turn we will accelerate your personal and professional development.
You will find this an amazing place to build your future, especially as we are just a mile and a half from the M1, meaning you can work in Wakefield but live in one of the numerous stunning areas of rural Yorkshire.
In return, you’ll enjoy a vibrant working environment, committed to investing in your development with further benefits including Laptop/Surface Pro, access to the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted travel cards and gym membership plus child care vouchers.
If you are ready to become a complete school leader, download the supporting information and submit your application.
Closing date: Noon on 8th February 2023
The successful applicant will be required to provide criminal conviction information and complete a disclosure application form.
Attached documents
About Kettlethorpe High School
- Kettlethorpe High School
- Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield
- West Yorkshire
- WF2 7EL
- United Kingdom
About Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe High School is a large comprehensive school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have 1,700 pupils aged 11–16 and often see year group entries of between 330 to 360 pupils.
The school opened in 1965, and we have benefitted from considerable capital building improvements over the years. Recently, the school has had a new MFL block and sports studio built and also financed our own all-weather 3G pitch for school and community use.
Pupils benefit from a rich and broad curriculum offer. At Key Stage 4, our English Baccalaureate entry and actual figures are the very best in Wakefield. In 2021, the entry was 79% with 61% achieving passes across the EBacc suite of subjects. At this school, pupils succeed and do well. Progression rates are impressive.
Across the school, the wider life of the school and extra-curricular offer is second to none. Pupils and staff engage with a rich extra-curricular offer and we are very proud of our sports, arts and performing arts offer. It adds a real richness to our school community.
Our pupils are great and have lots to say about their school. They support and represent their community well. Over the last 9 years, they have raised over £103,000 for Children in Need. Most years, they raise between £10,000 and £15,000 for CiN and other charities.
Teachers at the school work hard to support all our pupils. They are proud of their successes and involvement with the school.
As a school community, we recognise that schools are more than just Ofsted judgements. We do what we do to benefit our pupil community first and foremost. That said, we are more than a ‘good’ school and valued the comment made by one lead inspector… ‘There is something very special going on at this school.’ We agree!
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