Head of Year
Neston High School
Cheshire West and Chester
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership L7 - L11
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025 (or sooner if possible)
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2024
Job overview
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner if possible)
Paygrade: Leadership L7 – L11
The Trustees wish to appoint a Head of Year with the knowledge and experience to inspire students and staff, in their drive for progress and achievement. The successful candidate will be an effective classroom practitioner with excellent interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills. You will think strategically and foster a team ethos that enhances improvement within your team, making a significant impact on students to help them reach their individual potential.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proven leadership success at whole school or curriculum level. You will be an experienced teacher willing to demonstrate the positive impact you have had on students in your current school. You will be supported by a Senior Leader and a Pastoral Learning Mentor, who will support in the implementation of the accountability measures as directed. The successful candidate will lead a tutor team of ten.
School Visits: We welcome the opportunity to show you around our school. Please email Helen Leadbetter, PA to the Headteacher, at leadbetterh@nestonhigh.com to book a place on one of the following dates:
22 November 2024 at 4.30pm OR 26 November 2024 at 9.00am OR 27 November 2024 at 4.30pm
Closing Date: 4 December 2024
Proposed Interview Date: 11 and 12 December 2024
Applications and supporting letters should be returned FAO Ms K Cunningham via Mrs Leadbetter, PA to the Headteacher, at leadbetterh@nestonhigh.com. In your supporting letter please detail any examples of leadership you have previously had.
Neston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applications will be subject to checks with past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants who have lived outside of the UK in the past five years will be required to provide a Police Check from their country of residence. In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The School is an equal opportunities employer. The Safer Recruitment policy is available on the school website Policies & Procedures - Neston High School
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About Neston High School
Neston High School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary academy based in Neston, Cheshire, for students aged 11-18. The school has more than 1,700 pupils on roll and is oversubscribed.
Headteacher
Ms Kirsty Cunningham
Values and vision
Education at Neston High School is founded on the core values of aspiration, community and kindness, with the belief that all young people have the right to an exceptional education, both within the classroom and beyond. At Neston, we believe in comprehensive education as the very best way to educate children; and a school like Neston, embedded in the heart of the community, is one of the best examples of a school, where children from a range of backgrounds, and with varying abilities, can be confident in the belief they can be themselves and achieve their very best.
At Neston, we place our students at the heart of all that we do and our expert understanding imbues us with the ability to ensure all of our young people will reach their true potential. Our students achieve excellent outcomes; they are the creative thinkers and problem-solvers of the future. They leave Neston as fine young adults with the world at their feet.
Neston High School is committed to tracking its students’ academic progress with half-termly reports, which look at their levels of attainment for each subject. It prides itself on having a strong pastoral system, based around five houses and year groups, which help to support, nurture and care for students’ wellbeing.
The secondary school expects the highest standards of behaviour and mutual respect. It believes that self-discipline and a creative approach to learning will help students to fulfil their dreams and ambitions. Teachers recognise that the role of parents is crucial in helping to support students.
Ofsted report
“Teachers expect a high level of effort from students and plan their lessons so students have to find out information for themselves and work things out with the minimum of help from teachers. Teaching is especially good in the sixth form. Students behave well in lessons and around school. They feel safe in school. The school helps them to develop good communication skills and follow courses that are well-matched to their talents and ambitions so they are well-prepared for the future.”
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