Guidance Leader
Norham High School
North Tyneside
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- (LG8 SCP 23-27) (52/52) 37 hours per week
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/24
- Apply by:
- 15 July 2024
Job overview
The Pastoral / Guidance Team:
We are looking for a candidate who is ambitious for all children and can help us to ensure the experiences pupils have while at Norham High School and the point of transitions really are second to none.
You must have integrity, a strong moral compass, you must be able to demonstrate compassion while supporting, challenging and driving our pupils and community to be the best they can be. You will conduct yourself in a professional manner and be a role model.
As a family, we do not relent, and we need new family members to help continue our current successes while bringing new ideas.
Your Experience:
As a Guidance Leader, you will have a wealth of knowledge and skills relating to pastoral support. You will not only be able to maintain the standards set, but raise the bar further among pupils, staff and our community.
You will have and know how to secure the highest expectations of pupils from all, but especially pupils. Efficacy and motivation are critical characteristics that must be fostered and instilled in our pupils.
Ideally, but not essential, you will have had opportunities in the past to develop or perhaps even lead concise strategic pastoral actions that had a positive impact. If so, we would like to hear about these as we wish to provide you with opportunities to grow and develop.
Additional Information:
We have a wide and growing intake resulting in the school increasing in size, this is in part due to the shift in culture and reputation but also because we are proud to be a genuine comprehensive school that serves all abilities, supporting every individual pupil to excel from their starting point. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and well thought out supporting all pupils.
We are committed to improving life chances and we have a strong sense of social justice. In joining us, you too will enjoy both the challenge and reward of serving our community - all children deserve the best and we really are making a difference to children’s lives.
If you would like further information, please contact Mr Drennan, Guidance Manager, on (0191) 8143890 and visit the school’s website and social media platforms.
We welcome you to visit us:
We would welcome exceptional candidates to visit the school to meet our children and dedicated staff team; please contact Mr Drennan to arrange a visit. An informal discussion with the Headteacher via telephone to discuss the post further is also welcome.
For further information and to view our prospectus, please visit our website at www.norhamhigh.com.
Applications and interviews:
Please send your completed application to Alison Tait, Norham High School, Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, NE29 7BU or via email to: alison.tait@ntlp.org.uk
The closing date for completed applications is Monday 15 July at 12 noon.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 18th July the same day and candidates invited for interview later in the week.
Attached documents
About Norham High School
Norham High School is a co-educational secondary school based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.
Headteacher
Terence Conway
At Norham High School, our motto is ‘Pride, Determination, Strength’.
Norham High School is a diverse family – a team that works together to secure the dreams and aspirations of the children who are at heart of our community. Our pupils wear a lion on their uniform as a symbol of our school, its ethos and its ambition. We are a loyal and proud family who work together for the good of one another and we have pride in the work that we do.
Both staff and pupils show determination in every aspect of their work - only the best will do. As a staff team, we are determined to provide an excellent, broad curriculum for our pupils that will give them opportunities to excel in life. Our pupils - your children - will themselves build a sense of determination and resolve to achieve ambitious goals throughout their school career, and beyond, as they enter further education and the world of work.
We find strength in each other, but also in ourselves. The efficacy that will lead to success is instilled in our pupils from the day they arrive at our school, wearing our lion. Strength of character - the strength to succeed, to endure, to care for one another when times are hard, and to overcome is what makes Norham High School pupils unique. Our pupils stand up for what they believe in, and they use voice in lessons and around school to help us make Norham High School even better for the community we proudly serve.
We believe that every child has the right to an excellent quality of education and an enriching experience - it is our role to support them, both academically and pastorally, so that they grow to be the very best version of themselves. At the heart of our school are our family values and collegiate approach; we support each other and invest in pupils and staff alike, providing a wealth of opportunities to all.
This includes Chromebooks and equipment for all pupils, refurbished classrooms / social areas, new technology for classrooms, and a unique blend of welfare support that promotes a positive work-life balance - colleagues' efforts are genuinely recognised and rewarded.
Behaviour is strong, with exceptional conduct around the school as pupils and staff greet visitors - and each other - with kindness and respect. Pupils take pride in their appearance and are smart, professional, and fully equipped for their learning. Pupils also recognise the efforts of staff and appreciate all we do. In a recent inspection, a pupil told an Ofsted inspector “we are like a massive family”, as such, we look forward to meeting you.
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