Vacancies

Deputy Headteacher

L23-27 (£60,033 – £66,210)
Warwickshire School 11 – 18 (Group 8)
Required for Easter 2008

JOB DESCRIPTION – PERSON SPECIFICATION – APPLICATION FORM

Kenilworth School and Sports College is about to embark on a new phase of development. Following the recent appointment of a new Head the school is now seeking a Deputy Head to play a key role in the new senior leadership team.

This post will give you the opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills across a large multi-site school. Our challenge is to ensure that our staff work as a team to raise achievement in the school to new levels.

As one of the lead professionals you will:

• Ensure high and consistent standards in teaching and learning across the school
• Develop and provide a curriculum to meet the needs of each student
• Ensure policies and processes are implemented consistently including the management of behaviour
• Line manage and hold accountable the academic and pastoral teams
• Lead the school’s self evaluation processes

You will teach for approximately a third of a timetable and will be expected to provide a visible presence to students and parents alike.  In a large school at the centre of its community you will be expected to play a part in the further development of extended community and partnership relationships.

Kenilworth School and Sports College is a popular and oversubscribed school in central Warwickshire, serving the town of Kenilworth and the surrounding area. Ofsted (March 2004) classified the school as good with a very good sixth form. Attainment is well above average across all key stages.

Please click here for an application form.

If you would like to visit the school or to discuss the role please call Polly Whewell, the HR Officer on 01926 859421 or ks.powh@ksn.org.uk

Closing date for applications is 31 January 2008.  Interviews are scheduled for 19 and 20 February.