Gordano School is a very large, over-subscribed secondary school with more than 2,100 students on its roll, including almost 365 in the Sixth Form. The school has grown significantly in the last few years to meet the demand for places from the town of Portishead, but we are now entering a period of lower birth rates in the area and therefore a reduction in year groups.
Gordano School is a member of Lighthouse Schools Partnership (Multi-Academy Trust).
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding and forward-thinking senior leader to take this high performing school on its next stage of development.
We are looking for a leader who has:
1. a track record of success in raising standards for young people
2. the qualities needed to challenge, motivate and support colleagues to achieve the highest standards
3. a vision for educating the whole person
4. a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity
5. the desire to extend the educational opportunities that a large school can provide
6. the skills to network and build alliances across educational settings
7. a desire to work collaboratively within the Multi Academy Trust.
We can offer you:
1. a school that is performing well but one which does not stand still and where we have a passion for continual growth
2. a happy, well-behaved, confident and hardworking student body
3. a culture where all students feel safe and valued
4. a supportive and active Governing Body, together with encouraging and involved parents
5. significant opportunities for collaboration and development within the LSP.
Furthermore, as Gordano School is part of a larger Trust, there are wider opportunities for the right candidate to collaborate in initiatives over a number of schools.
Gordano School offers an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping) and cycle to work scheme.
Interviews will take place the week beginning 27th January 2025.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from under-represented groups.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Gordano School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
A copy of the Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment Policy can be found on the Lighthouse Schools Partnership website.
Please note that for all roles that require regulated activity it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
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