Associate Assistant Head Teacher: Head of English
Leadership Scale point range 7-11
Required for Sept 2025
Shipston High School is a highly successful and oversubscribed 11 – 16 school in attractive surroundings. Class sizes are small and in July 2023, Ofsted noted that ‘pupils are mature, polite and considerate of others’, further observing that ‘Pupils show positive attitudes towards learning’. We have a unique ethos; high achieving and student centred. As a result, teachers flourish at Shipston High.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner. This position will suit qualified and experienced candidates seeking a senior leadership role managing the English Department as an Associate Assistant Head Teacher.
This is an exciting time to be joining Shipston High School. Examination results are impressive, As a consequence of this success, Shipston High is increasingly over-subscribed.
The English department is highly successful. At GCSE in 2024, 73% gained 9 to 4 grades, with 13% securing the top 9 to 7 grades. The team are enthusiastic and supportive. The vacancy is ideal for an energetic and forward thinking teacher looking to develop their career.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please contact the Headteacher’s Secretary on 01608 661833 or at cdaubney@shipstonhigh.co.uk
For an application form please visit the school website: Vacancies | Shipston High School
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 24th February 2025 with interviews planned for shortly afterwards.
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if necessary. Candidates are encouraged to return their application as soon as possible.
Shipston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.