TEACHING VACANCIES

HEADTEACHER

Group 7, Salary Scale L33 – L39
Required for September 2012

Calderstones School is a successful and popular culturally diverse comprehensive school adjacent to Calderstones Park, South Liverpool and housed in an unique blend of modern and listed buildings.

The current head teacher is to retire in August after 22 years of successful service. The governors are looking to appoint a new head teacher who will uphold and strengthen the well established school ethos and move the school forward to even greater achievements.

We want our new head teacher to:

• have presence, integrity and inspirational leadership skills;
• provide a strong strategic vision for the school’s future;
• bring intellectual rigour and an enthusiasm for education;
• possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
• be committed to the development of both students and staff;
• have high standards and expectations for all aspects of the school’s work.

We can offer:

• a school of which students, staff and governors are proud;
• a commitment to the continuous development of  the quality of teaching and learning and of the school’s curriculum;
• a receptiveness to new ideas.

If you believe you are the person to lead us from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’, we are confident that this special opportunity will provide an exciting, demanding and stimulating challenge.

Click here for the Job Description

Click here for the Job Specification

Click here for the Information Pack

Click here for our School Prospectus

Click here for the Application Form

Your application, the form and statement, should be e-mailed to recruitment@calderstones.co.uk to arrive no later than 5.00 p.m. on Sunday 12th February 2012.

Short listing:

Monday 13th February 2012

Applicants informed:

Tuesday 14th February 2012

Reference requests will be made prior to interview by email. Applicants are asked to ensure that referees’ email addresses are provided.

Interview process:

The interview process will be conducted over the period Wednesday 29th February, Thursday 1st March and Friday 2nd March 2012.

Should you wish to clarify any of the points in the pack or to have an informal discussion about the post please contact Paula Evans, Clerk to the Governing Body.