Assistant Headteacher – Wildern School – Hampshire

Wildern School is an oversubscribed Hampshire Secondary School with over 1800 pupils on roll. Graded as ‘OUTSTANDING’ by Ofsted in November 2012 for the third consecutive inspection, we are committed to being a centre of innovation, creativity and enjoyment for both staff and students. At GCSE in 2014, 76% achieved 5A*-C including English and Maths.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and innovative leader to widen their experience and further their career. The vacancy has arisen due to the promotion of the previous post-holder to a Deputy Headship in another school. Previous applicants are welcome to reapply.

The roles and responsibilities of the post will be dependent on the skills, strength and expertise of the candidate appointed.

You will:

Be an outstanding classroom practitioner.
Have proven management and leadership.
Lead by example and lead from the front.
Be passionate and committed to improving teaching and learning.
Have good interpersonal skills.
Have excellent presentational skills.
Be forward thinking, visionary, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
Have a sense of humour.

Benefits of working at Wildern School include:

Opportunities for continued professional development.
Excellent IT provision throughout the whole school.
Excellent resources.
Reduced membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre.

The Personal Specification and Application Form are available on our website www.wildern.co.uk. Applications can be e-mailed to recruitment@wildern.hants.sch.uk or sent by post for the attention of Mrs F Mitchell, Recruitment Administrator.

Wildern School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS checks.

Closing date: Midday Friday 24th April
Interviews: 6th & 7th May

WILDERN SCHOOL
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 4EJ.
Tel: 01489 783473

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