MARDEN HIGH SCHOOL
North Shields, North Tyneside
11-16 School, 734 on roll
HEADTEACHER
ISR L26-32 For JANUARY 2016
Marden High School is an 11-16 specialist status school in media arts, science and maths. It is well known for its high academic standards and very strong level of student support. The school is ideally situated in an affluent area of North Tyneside within a short stroll from the beautiful Tynemouth Long Sands and picturesque Cullercoats Bay.
Governors are now seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher with the vision, skills, qualities and dynamism to lead our School in the next stage of its development. The post offers a great opportunity to build on our existing strengths, maintain the excellent record of significant and rapid improvement in recent years, together with the exciting challenge of moving the school forward to outstanding. The present headteacher is moving on to another school in a neighbouring authority.
Marden High School is one of the highest performing schools in the region. Its dedicated and progressive teams are well supported by a strong governing body and very supportive parents. It is also part of the North Tyneside Learning Trust, a community of maintained schools working together to achieve excellence. A brand new building will open, on site, in September 2016.
Our ideal candidate will;
- Be a strategic and collaborative leader who will inspire and empower staff and build resilient and flexible teams
- Share our values and vision for excellence, and be able to put them into practice.
- Have a successful proven track record of school improvement at a senior level in school
- Have a genuine passion for learning and teaching with high expectations of staff and students
- Have the credibility and ability to motivate, enthuse, and inspire staff and students to be the best that they can be
- Be a passionate advocate for the achievement of all young people
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all stakeholders.
- Foster excellent relationships based on integrity, trust and mutual respect.
- Build on the values and strengths already established
- Show commitment to partnership working and sharing good practice.
Potential candidates who would like an informal discussion with the Chair of Governors about this opportunity should contact PA Annie Davidson on 0191 200 6357 / email: [email protected]
Application packs can be downloaded below.
Closing date: Friday 26 June 2015 at 12 noon
Interviews are planned for: Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 July 2015
Marden High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks.
