What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a senior leader who, under the direction of the Headteacher:
• Can lead and manage the work of others with vision, energy and sensitivity
• Has a commitment to improve teaching and learning, and student outcomes that is rooted in research-informed practice
• Has effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as emotional intelligence to motivate and inspire staff, students and stakeholders.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is ‘Good’ (Ofsted 2023), being one of the most popular and successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive schools in the Preston Park area of Brighton, consistently over-subscribed.
Our curriculum is broad and balanced and offers many exciting opportunities for all students, both in school and out. There are tremendous extra-curricular opportunities at Dorothy Stringer through sport, performing arts, the Junior Leadership Team, Art, the Duke of Edinburgh award, as well as a number of other trips. In short, we believe there is something for everyone at the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Dorothy Stringer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the Department of Education Statutory Guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.