The Governing body and Headteacher are looking for exceptional professionals and are looking to appoint the absolute best - people with a track record in significantly raising attainment through outstanding teaching or people who have the potential to be outstanding teachers or leaders. The young people we work with deserve nothing less.
For September 2013 we need;
· Director of English (TLR 1d)
· Director of Humanities (TLR 1c)
Stretford High is a non-selective, 11-16 Co Educational International School. The School is a Specialist Language College, is an outstanding ITT provider (MMU), holds Consultant School Status and works in partnership with Lancashire County Cricket Club and Manchester United Foundation. As a Language college andInternational school, we are committed to ensuring that the young people we have a privilege to work with; are prepared for a changing world. The school is situated in between Old Trafford Football and Cricket Grounds at the gateway to the City of Manchester and is adjacent to a College of Further Education. It is located close to the city metro link and is just a stroll from the prestigious Media City development.
To help us to achieve this goal we try to balance academic work with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, and we value sporting and cultural achievement equally. We also have a team of dedicated and highly talented professionals, who are committed to high expectations for our learners. We have a commitment to developing student leaders, who are bidding to become the leaders of their generation. Additionally, the School Governing Body is made up of leading local figures and parents who are working hard to ensure the highest quality education for our community.
Young people have a wonderful opportunity to learn how to shine and then achieve at Stretford High School. We are passionate about potential and are considered to be a very caring school; where relationships are very strong between young people and teachers. Our website gives you a greater insight into our school, a school where people matter. If you are interested in a school that is small enough to be recognised in, but big enough for children to flourish, come and speak with us about how you can impact the achievement of the young people at Stretford High School.
What are we looking for… / What the school can offer you…· Hold a relevant first degree/equivalent with PGCE and QTS or educ degree/equivalent &QTS.
· Have evidence of skills in engaging, motivating and inspiring young people aged 11-16 and adults to learn.
· Have evidence of skills in accelerating learning, coaching teaching, managing informative and laser like assessment.
· Have an outstanding teaching track record.
· Track record of impact in leading a department or the potential to develop one.
· Share our common values and have the X Factor!!! / · 776 friendly, engagingly enthusiastic, exceptionally talented young people to work with.
· A track record in developing teachers and leaders to be leaders of their field.
· An exceptionally dedicated, experienced and supportive team of professionals.
· Unique, localised induction training.
· A Vibrant location – close to Manchester City Centre, Media City, Old Trafford.
· £3.7 Million Sport and Performing Arts development 2012.
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Stretford High School
Great Stone Road, Stretford,
Manchester. M32 0XA.
t- 0161-876 1850
www.stretfordhigh.com
Required for September 2013:
Director of Academic School: English.
TLR 1d, Recruitment and retention allowance.
Hours in line with statutory requirements.
A Director of English is required to assist the Governors and Headteacher in establishing and delivering a vision for the school, to ensure that every child succeeds. The successful candidate will be appointed to raise achievement, lead, develop and manage outstanding English provision for learners needs, to ensure that young people leave Stretford High School with the necessary skills and qualifications in English to be able to succeed. The post-holder will need to have the knowledge, confidence, ability and skill to lead, influence and take staff, students and families with them; to help to deliver an outstanding level of education for young people.
The successful candidate will share the common values of the school, be dedicated, organised and be totally committed to raising achievement through delivering consistently outstanding lessons and ensuring others are developed to do so. The school is particularly interested in candidates who work collaboratively, innovatively and who give their time and energy to leading co-curricular activities.
How to Apply…
If you wish to apply to join Stretford High School in the next phase of its exciting future; please see the website for further details www.stretfordhigh.com . Applicants should send to school a fully completed application form, accompanied by a letter of application identifying your suitability for and potential impact in the role. Letters should be addressed to the Headteacher and presented on no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11 please.
Deadline for applications is Noon Thursday 21st March 2013. Post or Email applications are acceptable. All applications should be emailed to or posted for the attention of The Headteacher; Mr J Haseldine, Stretford High School, Greatstone Road, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 0XA.
Shortlisting and contact for references will take place on Friday 22nd March 2013. Interviews are scheduled to commence week beginning Monday 25th March 2013.
Stretford High School is committed to outstanding safeguarding practice; appointments are subject to identity, Enhanced CRB, List 99 checks and 2 exemplary references
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Stretford High School
Great Stone Road, Stretford,
Manchester. M32 0XA.
t- 0161-876 1850
www.stretfordhigh.com
Required for September 2013:
Director of Academic School: Humanities.
TLR 1c,
Hours in line with statutory requirements.
A Director of Humanities is required to assist the Governors and Headteacher in establishing and delivering a vision for the school, to ensure that every child succeeds. The successful candidate will be appointed to raise achievement, lead, develop and manage outstanding Humanities provision for learners needs, to ensure that young people leave Stretford High School with the necessary skills and qualifications in Humanities to be able to succeed. The post-holder will need to have the knowledge, confidence, ability and skill to lead, influence and take staff, students and families with them; to help to deliver an outstanding level of education for young people.
The successful candidate will share the common values of the school, be dedicated, organised and be totally committed to raising achievement through delivering consistently outstanding lessons and ensuring others are developed to do so. The school is particularly interested in candidates who work collaboratively, innovatively and who give their time and energy to leading co-curricular activities.
How to Apply…
If you wish to apply to join Stretford High School in the next phase of its exciting future; please see the website for further details www.stretfordhigh.com . Applicants should send to school a fully completed application form, accompanied by a letter of application identifying your suitability for and potential impact in the role. Letters should be addressed to the Headteacher and presented on no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11 please.
Deadline for applications is Noon Thursday 21st March 2013. Post or Email applications are acceptable. All applications should be emailed to or posted for the attention of The Headteacher; Mr J Haseldine, Stretford High School, Greatstone Road, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 0XA.
Shortlisting and contact for references will take place on Friday 22nd March 2013. Interviews are scheduled to commence week beginning Monday 25th March 2013.
Stretford High School is committed to outstanding safeguarding practice; appointments are subject to identity, Enhanced CRB, List 99 checks and 2 exemplary references