Job Description

The Governors at Harwich and Dovercourt High School are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to raise standards and achieve excellence in the next phase of the school's journey of success and rapid improvement. This is an exciting opportunity at a pivotal stage of the school's development.

The successful candidate should:

• Be a dynamic leader with demonstrable success and a proven track record in leading significant school improvement

• Have vision, drive and ambition to inspire students, staff, parents and the community

• Be passionate about unlocking the potential within all students

• Have the commitment to bring about transformation in schools in challenging circumstances

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a converter Academy and is the sole secondary school serving the community. It is a founding member of NEEEP (North East Essex Education Partnership) - an academy chain of 8 like-minded secondary schools. Unique in the area, the partnership provides significant opportunities for the schools. This is an attractive part of the country with excellent links to London, Stansted and the Continent.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

School visits available upon request. For further details please visit our website www.harwich.essex.sch.uk/vacancies or email personnel

Deadline for applications: 9th May. Interviews: 21st & 22nd May

Information about the School

Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a vibrant, caring school serving the community. Every student is welcomed, challenged and supported to achieve their full potential and every student has opportunities and experiences to ensure their schooling is fulfilling and enjoyable.

At Harwich and Dovercourt High School we believe in partnerships between students, staff and the home. We believe in responsibility, ambition and commitment, where no challenge is too great and where great futures are nurtured.

Our goal is for every student to be proud of their efforts and achievement and for every parent and carer to be proud of their child, school and community. Our pledge is to work tirelessly in the pursuit of excellence.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.