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Woodlands School is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 school. The Trust is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader with vision, drive and ambition to lead the school from its recent good Ofsted inspection. The school moved into its new £26 million building in 2014 providing students and staff with excellent learning facilities. The Trust has high aspirations for all students and is inclusive in its values. The school has an exceptional pastoral support system which impacts on positive Progress 8 scores and examination results. Woodlands students have good attitudes to learning and the school benefits from strong community support. The successful candidate will also be supported by an experienced Executive Headteacher and the role is therefore suitable for Deputy Heads seeking their first Headship as well as experienced Headteachers.
The Trust wishes to appoint a Headteacher who has:
- Experience of raising and sustaining attainment in a school.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
- The drive to secure the best educational experiences for all young people.
We are interested in an application from you if you are passionate about outcomes for students, can motivate and inspire others, demonstrate challenge and empathy and move our school into the next phase of its development.
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact Julia Binstead (based at The Appleton School) Tel: 01268 794215 Ext #223 or email jbinstead@theappletonschool.org . Tour dates are available on the mornings of Thursday 28th February 2019, Wednesday 6th March 2019 and Friday 8th March 2019.
Information about the School
Aspiration, Resilience, Opportunity, Excellence, is our ethos. These four pillars underpin all we do and drive us forward as one inclusive learning community.
We have the privilege to be able to teach and learn, as an 11-16 Academy, in a £26 million building. Woodlands School is proud to serve the people of Basildon and we are constantly striving to be better. We are focused on ensuring academic excellence for all our youngsters, allowing them the opportunity to thrive at further and higher education.
We encourage all of our youngsters to have the highest of aspirations and look to equip them with all the tools they need to become even more resilient. We offer the widest opportunities to ensure excellence becomes a habit.
Our expectation is that all at Woodlands School work hard and are self-motivated. All are to lead their own learning, be polite and respectful. Our boundaries are clear and they support all in ensuring they can maintain the highest standards.
We will provide a wealth of opportunities to learn in and beyond the classroom. Adding cultural capital and ensuring experiences develop the whole child.