Deputy Headteacher
Thomas Telford School
Telford and Wrekin
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary Negotiable Plus PRP
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 24 October 2024
Job overview
This 11-18 City Technology College with an enrolment of 1540 students is seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to replace a previous incumbent who was promoted to Headship. Sixteen Deputy Heads have progressed to Headship in the last fifteen years.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to serve on the Senior Management Team of one of the top performing schools in the country. The facilities are extensive and maintained at an exceptional level.
The successful candidate will have relevant senior experience and qualifications in secondary education, along with a track record of raising achievement and an ability to lead professional staff who are dedicated to meeting the academic and pastoral needs of students. They will lead our efforts in shaping the next generation of educators through comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. They will also work with schools in the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, providing support and intervention as needed.
Application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttsonline.net under ’Job Vacancies’ on the ‘Quick Link’ tab. Please send your application form to The Associate Headmaster, Mr Ian Rawlings, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW or by email to hr@ttsonline.net.
Closing date: Apply immediately.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.
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About Thomas Telford School
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Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes.
Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.
Headteacher
Sir Kevin Satchwell
Values and vision
Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas.
The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.
Ofsted report
“Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England.”
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