HeadteacherCandidate information

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March 2014

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for the interest you have shown in becoming Headteacher of our school.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Wilmslow High School through the next stage of its evolution and I do hope that this Information Pack and the school website give you a deep understanding of our ethos, culture and vision.

Wilmslow High School is a community school that enjoys an excellent working relationship with the Local Authority and we have taken a very deliberate decision not to convert to an Academy at this time; however we keep this decision under regular review. The current school population of 1994 students including 490 in the Sixth Form (Jan 2014) is expected to grow substantially over the coming years as a result of the pending local plan that includes proposals for significant housing development coupled with the current expansion of some feeder primaries. New build accommodation will be required very soon.

In common with many other schools in many other authorities we have a major concern about the progress of our pupil premium students and are working hard to ‘close the gap’ whilst at the same time further improving outcomes for all students.

School sport is an important part of school life at Wilmslow as is an extensive programme of ‘Extra’ activities before and after school. Our students undertake many school visits at home and abroad each year and you will be a keen supporter of these programmes.

We are looking for a strong and inspirational leader to build on the achievements of our excellent and highly respected current Head who we are very sorry to be losing. Whether you are an existing Head looking for new and exciting challenges, or a first time Head looking to establish yourself as an educational champion, you will have a proven track record of successful leadership gained over the past six or more years in a 900+ (11-16) student school, or larger if including a Sixth Form.

You will be working with an established and experienced SLT and a governing body that craves success and holds the school rigorously to account in pursuit of excellence for our young people.

If you feel that you may be the right person to fill this position of Headteacher at Wilmslow High School the governing body looks forward to receiving your application for our consideration. You are welcome to come and visit us at one or more of the open sessions where you will be shown around by the students and have an opportunity to meet with members of staff and governors. Full details are contained on the back page of this Information Pack and in the original advertisement.

Yours sincerely

David Bennett

Chair of Governors

Wilmslow High School, an 11-18 comprehensive, is the only state secondary school in the town. It enjoys good relationships with the partner primary schools in Wilmslow, Handforth and Alderley Edge, from where the majority of our students come. The school is heavily oversubscribed in both the 11 – 16 sector and the Sixth Form, which has increased in size with more and more students from outside the town and from the independent sector seeking places.

The school was designated as a specialist Sports College on 1st September 2003 and gained re-designation in 2008. The specialism now includes sports and the arts. Although specialism is no longer adequately funded, our specialism is at the heart of the school’s culture and ethos in raising participation, expectations and standards and underpins the school’s vision of continuing improvement in all areas of its operation.

On achieving High Performing School Status (HPSS) in 2008 Wilmslow bid for, and gained, second specialism in applied learning from September 2009. Funding for this specialism has now been withdrawn: nevertheless the school continues to offer skills-based personalised learning opportunities to students across the ability range.

Wilmslow High School is also a school committed to nurturing talent of all kinds, with Ofsted commenting in 2013 that students “who have high attainment on entry to the school achieve very well”.

School Culture

The school works hard to maintain a culture in which learning is pre-eminent, which is ultra-professional and efficient, which is inclusive and participatory, which is prepared to undertake radical change in the pursuit of genuine quality, which is never complacent in aiming to improve and which acts in partnership with the community to promote appropriate values, individual growth and the concept of a ‘common good’.

It is based on mutual respect for all staff and students with all people of equal value in Wilmslow High School and its wider community. The school recognises its responsibilities within the Equality Act 2010.

Inclusive, supportive, inspiring

About the role

Governors and staff are looking for a leader who shares our values and ethos. A forward thinking, strategic and innovative leader, you will have a proven track record of driving up standards as an aspiring or current Headteacher. You will bring the skills required to strategically oversee leading and managing change, nurturing talent and developing productive relationships both inside and beyond our growing learning community. Above all, you will share our commitment and determination to providing a learning environment, which develops the potential and abilities of each and every one of our young people.

“Disabled students and those with special

educational needs, including hearing impaired

and those on the autistic spectrum, make good

progress overall relative to their starting points.”

Ofsted 2013

“There is no room for complacency as all

members of the whole-school team are committed to further development and continuous improvement. This ensures that students’

needs are fully met, both academically and

personally” Ofsted 2013

Learning

Learning enables individuals to change and to grow, becoming independent and confident. Wilmslow High School has a commitment to improving the quality of learning for all members of the school community by:

preparing individuals for their future by:▪ encouraging creative thinking and reasoning▪ instilling self-esteem and self-confidence▪ developing reading, writing, communication and mathematical skills▪ encouraging life-long learning and problem solving

recognising that individuals learn in different ways by:▪ understanding the learning process▪ using a variety of learning and teaching styles▪ being adaptable and flexible▪ appreciating that learning is interactive▪ adapting the learning process accordingly▪ making learning fun and enjoyable▪ providing opportunities for success for all▪ enthusing, challenging, stimulating and inspiring▪ nurturing and supporting▪ providing opportunities for independent and interdependent learning

checking the effectiveness of learning by:▪ being clear about the learner’s starting point

• using a variety of assessment techniques• using assessment data constructively• seeking learner feedback• encouraging self-evaluation

supporting the learning process by:• ensuring a safe, well-resourced environment• using the community to enhance learning• creating an atmosphere which is conducive to learning• having high expectations of all

Leadership

Leadership is a quality that is to be encouraged in all members of the school community. It ensures the school’s commitment to improving the quality of students’ learning by:

developing a shared vision and evaluating progress

sustaining a culture which:▪ respects and values all its members▪ is open and accessible▪ develops individuals and teams▪ challenges and motivates▪ listens and responds

sharing and communicating▪ a love for learning▪ an understanding of how people learn▪ the belief that learning never stops

actively engaging with the community by:▪ encouraging and enabling community involvement by students and staff

▪ welcoming the community into Wilmslow High School▪ developing business links within the community▪ promoting the work and values of the Wilmslow Educational Partnership▪ supporting the life of the whole community

Management

Management ensures the school’s commitment to improving the quality of students’ learning and school experience by:

deploying people, time and resources to:▪ provide the highest quality teaching and learning▪ provide pastoral support for students and staff▪ monitor and evaluate the work of the school▪ ensure responsible behaviour▪ ensure a safe, secure and attractive environment▪ work with the community

using structures and systems which:▪ are effective and efficient▪ define roles and responsibilities▪ define lines of support and accountability▪ ensure legal requirements are met▪ are simple and unbureaucratic▪ enable decisions to be taken at appropriate levels▪ use effective communication

providing value for money

Job description

▪ To lead the strategic development of the school

▪ To ensure the effective working of the school

▪ To be the school leader in links with the local and wider community

▪ To ensure all students make excellent progress and achieve their true potential

▪ To fulfill the generic SLT job purpose

Lead the strategic development of the school by:

▪ Maintaining and developing the partnership with the Governing Body in strategic planning for the school

▪ Upholding and developing the school’s vision and values

▪ Leading the school improvement planning process

▪ Leading the school’s improvement through effective self-evaluation processes

▪ Monitoring and evaluating standards of teaching, learning, resource usage and management effectiveness and implement appropriate change strategies where required

▪ Leading the school’s strategic financial planning

▪ Leading the Senior Leadership Team and developing the potential of the Deputy Head of School, the Assistant Heads, the School Business Manager and the Information Systems Manager

Ensure the effective working of the school by:

▪ Monitoring, supporting and working in partnership with the members of the Senior Leadership Team

▪ Maintaining and developing the best working relationship with the Governing Body

▪ Working to ensure professional relationships within the school are maintained and enhanced

▪ Ensuring external contracts and all legal procedures are properly managed to the benefit of the school including ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are properly followed

▪ Ensuring the effective implementation of safeguarding procedures

▪ Supporting the work of the Governing Body and its committees

▪ Leading the school’s response to critical incidents

▪ Ensuring exemplary standards of behaviour and attendance continue to be met

▪ Ensuring the school premises are fit for current and future purpose

Job purpose Key job responsibilities

Be the school leader in links with the local and wider community by:

▪ Representing the school in the local and wider community e.g. Wilmslow Business Group and the Town Council

▪ Supporting the work of the partner primary schools

▪ Actively supporting the work of the Knutsford, Poynton and Wilmslow High School soft federation

▪ Supporting the work of the PTA

▪ Overseeing the production, maintenance and development of the school website

▪ Supporting the Governors in the production of the school prospectus, policies and reports

Maximise student achievement by:

▪ Oversight of the analysis of students’ attainment, achievements and progression

▪ Closing the gap between Pupil Premium students and their peers

▪ Monitoring, evaluating and driving improvement of the quality of teaching and learning

▪ Leading and driving the school’s target setting processes and outcomes

▪ Effective use of information and communications’ systems

▪ Developing additional opportunities to share effective teaching & learning principles and good practice

▪ Ensuring the pastoral and welfare systems are fully effective

Fulfil the generic SLT job responsibilities and the statutory duties and responsibilities of a Head teacher.

Other responsibilities:

▪ Dealing with critical incidents

▪ Line managing the work of the Deputy Head of School, the Assistant Heads, the School Business Manager and the Information Systems Manager

▪ Acting as a SIP if qualified

▪ Undertaking any additional responsibilities as directed by the Governing Body

“The school is proactive and forward-looking

with a strong capacity to improve” Ofsted 2013

Person specification

Criteria Essential Desirable EvidenceQualifications ▪ Good honours degree

▪ Achieved Qualified Teacher Status▪ Achieved NPQH▪ Evidence of continuing CPD

▪ Higher qualifications in leadership and / or management

▪ Application form▪ Sight of original qualifications

Experience ▪ Senior leadership role with at least 6 years recent experience at that level in an 11-16/18 school▪ Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement▪ Experience of resource management

▪ Head or Deputy Head with at least three years’ recent combined experience ▪ Experience of Senior Management in at least two schools▪ Partnership experience with community, industry and business ▪ Experience of Specialist School Status▪ Experience of an enriched inclusive school community

▪ Application form▪ Letter of application▪ Selection process▪ References

Leadership skills ▪ Vision and ability to deliver a strategy▪ Ability to inspire, innovate and motivate▪ Commitment to further strengthen the development of the school ethos and standards of behaviour▪ Commitment to build and manage high performing teams▪ Demonstrate and demand high standards▪ Commitment to sustaining partnerships between students/ staff / parents / the community and Governors▪ Capacity to further develop an outstanding school▪ Commitment to the self- improving school system

▪ Successful experience of change management▪ Experience of promoting SMSC throughout school to ensure upheld by entire school family

▪ Letter of application▪ Selection process▪ References

Management and decision-making skills

▪ Ability to set clear and challenging targets▪ Ability to make and communicate decisions effectively▪ Appropriate delegation of responsibility with accountability▪ Effectively manage and resolve under- performance▪ Ability to review, reflect and improve

▪ Letter of application▪ Selection process▪ References

Criteria Essential Desirable EvidenceCommunication skills ▪ Effective communication

skills with all those involved in and with the school

• Letter of application• Selection process• References

Self-management skills ▪ Perform effectively under pressure▪ Ability to prioritise▪ Visible management▪ Intellectually versatile

▪ Letter of application▪ Selection process▪ References

Personal qualities and attributes

▪ Objectivity▪ Sensitivity▪ Resilience▪ Emotional intelligence▪ Enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivating

▪ Letter of application▪ Selection process▪ References

Safeguarding ▪ Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

▪ Safer recruitment training ▪ Selection process

Strengthening community links

▪ Commitment to enhancing the work of the school in partnership with the community▪ Demonstrate commitment to extra-curricular enrichment and school sport

▪ Letter of application▪ Selection process

“Leaders know the school very well

and have already identified the

progress of students who are in receipt of

the pupil premium and those supported at school action plus

as a priority.” Ofsted 2013

The school has developed its accomodation over time:

▪ Established September 1984 by the merger of the three town schools to form a single comprehensive school on three sites before consolidating on today’s site following a major development programme in March 1994.

▪ A major extension (the Pavilion), completed September 2004, brought enhanced Sixth Form, sport, history, business studies and ICT facilities and design and technology, science and a Student Services base elsewhere.

▪ Other facilities also included two drama studios, a sports hall, gymnasium, dance studio, fitness suite, a music suite, three food technology areas, a learning resource centre and ICT suites.

▪ Additional facilities are provided as far as possible annually with September 2006 seeing a refurbished ‘High Options’ refreshment area emphasizing the link between healthy eating and sport. In 2007 a new Learning Zone for Languages, new Astroturf, additional car parking and new drainage (to improve the quality of some sports fields) were also completed.

▪ A small Astroturf and the ‘Olympic Hall’ sports hall were completed summer 2010 and in 2011, further internal refurbishment was undertaken. Between 2012 and 2013, 12 out of 14 science laboratories were refurbished and summer 2013 saw a new fitness suite installed.

▪ The Pavilion extension opened in November 2013 as a new ‘learning centre’ providing impressive facilities for students with learning support needs, a suite of rooms relating to the Inclusion agenda, further facilities for sixth form study and another Costa café.

▪ Extensive playing fields include the floodlit Astroturf. Close by are the local Leisure Centre and swimming pool. We believe a ‘positive learning environment’ is an important factor in encouraging students to learn and there is an ongoing commitment to further improve the site.

▪ Planned housing growth will necessitate new build to accommodate an increase in student numbers in the near future.

The House system to which all staff and students belong is led and managed by four Heads of House and supported by Student Managers.

Staff contribute to the monitoring, guidance and support programmes and the extra-curricular life of their House. They are expected to give their full and consistent support to the maintenance of high standards of behaviour, discipline, appearance and uniform, upon which a high priority is placed.

Central to the school ethos is the concept of ‘The Wilmslow Way’ which provides a support and expectations structure for students with ‘good behaviour leading to pride leading to success’ as the central theme.

Accommodation

Student Services

“The outstanding quality of care, guidance and support is encapsulated in the school’s motto of ‘behaviour, pride,

success’, or ‘The Wilmslow Way’.”Ofsted 2011

Wilmslow High’s oversubscribed Sixth Form, one of the largest in the North of England, offers an academic rather than vocational curriculum and attracts students from other local schools.

Offering a structured and supportive approach provides students with the guidance needed to achieve their full potential. 56% of A Level results were awarded at A or B grade in 2013. We also offer the BTEC National Diploma in Sport, with other vocational courses coming online shortly.

Students’ study reflects their individual interests and aspirations. We offer an extensive range of A Level courses; most students study four AS subjects in Year 12 and then choose to pursue three of these at A2 Level.

We are piloting “Learn Xtra,” a range of curriculum enhancement opportunities that enables students to opt into academic enrichment in addition to the core

Sixth Form curriculum programme. Qualifications include the Extended Project Qualification and AQA Baccalaureate, together with AS levels designed to give more ‘breadth’ to the curriculum, such as AS General Studies and AS Critical Thinking.

Building an unbeatable CV or strong UCAS application is about so much more than purely academic qualities. The enrichment programme is designed to sit alongside academic studies and really “make the difference”.

We are very proud of our Sixth Form and the contribution it makes to the life of the school. We have high expectations of our students, who are expected to act as role models for the rest of the school community.

Our aim is to ensure that students leave the Sixth Form as confident, happy and independent young adults, fully prepared for the challenges of life ahead.

“ Wilmslow High School sixth form provides an

outstanding range of extra-curricular and enrichment

opportunities”

The Sixth Form

As a specialist sports college we have an exceptional sporting pedigree. Students who are keen to pursue sport at a competitive level can represent the school at a range of sports including rugby, football, hockey, netball, tennis, badminton and cricket. Our skilled and committed team of staff are dedicated to training students to compete at the highest level.

Recent successes have included:

2013 - Senior Rugby Daily Mail Quarter Finalists; County U18s Hockey Champions, Indoors and Outdoors; County U18s Netball Champions and National Schools Finalists; Senior Football U18 County Cup Finalists and U18 Macclesfield and District Cup Champions; U19 Boys National Tennis Semi Finalists; U19 Boys and Girls North West Trampolining Champions 2013/14, U19 Boys North Champions 2013/14.

2014 - Senior Rugby Nat West Vase Quarter Finalists; U19 Boys (Trampolining) competing in National Finals (March 2014).

School Sport

The LS team provides for students with SEN and provides specialist teaching and support on a small group basis: 53 students currently receive ‘high needs top up’ funding.

The LS team’s operation encompasses specialist provision for students with hearing impairment.

The school leads on a LA initiative relating to provision for autistic students and a member of staff has responsibility for this resourced provision supported by a number of LSAs.

Learning Support

The school has over 250 full and part-time staff, including teachers, learning support assistants, site, secretarial and administrative staff, midday supervisors, technicians and learning resource centre staff.

The SLT (or Leadership Group) comprises the Head and Deputy Head teacher, four Assistant Head teachers (Directors of Student Services, Learning and Assessment, Personnel and Community). The Curriculum Team Leaders English and mathematics, Business Manager and Information Systems Manager are part of the extended Leadership Group.

The teaching and learning structure is based around four ‘Curriculum Organisers’;

▪ Multi-Literacies (English, Maths, MFL, ICT)▪ Empiric Enquiry (Science, Design and Technology)▪ Individual Development (Music, Art, Drama, Dance, Physical Education, PHSCE)▪ Global Communities (Geography, History, Business Studies and Enterprise, Social Studies, including Religious Education).

A member of the Leadership Group is attached to each ‘Organiser’ to have a ‘light touch’ oversight although leadership and management responsibilities rest with Curriculum Team Leaders and Team Leaders. There are regular ‘Organiser’, Curriculum, Student Services and Leadership Group Team meetings.

The Business Manager, who is responsible for finance, buildings and administration, manages the support staff structure with clerical and administrative support provided for curriculum areas.

A member of the support staff undertakes the role of Examination and Assessment Officer.

An Information Systems Support team is responsible for all aspects of information services from the operation of ICT systems to support for staff and students.

A Learning and Assessment team provides a full range of information including data analysis, targets and monitoring outcomes, to enable students to achieve of their best.

A mix of teaching and support staff facilitates Sports College developments.

Staffing structure

“There is no room for complacency as all members

of the whole-school team are committed to

further development and continuous improvement. This ensures that students’

needs are fully met, both academically and

personally. “Ofsted 2011

The school places particular emphasis on PHSCE Education and operates a system that links curricular activity, tutorial activity and five ‘PHSCE’/ Applied Learning Days.

‘PHSCE’

Professional developmentThe school runs induction programmes for new staff and for newly qualified teachers. It is extensively involved in initial teacher training through the PGCE and Teach First routes and from this year is a lead school in the School Direct programme.

The school participates in the National College of Teaching and Leadership’s range of middle management and senior management programmes. In addition, the school has developed an internal programme for aspiring middle managers, ‘Developing Leadership’, which each year is followed by a cohort of both teaching and support staff.

Targeted mentoring is also provided for teaching colleagues eligible to apply for pay progression. The school’s appraisal scheme for teachers is integrated with career point progression.

Performance management systems for all support staff are built in to the CPD structure. Support is given to the continuing professional development needs of individual colleagues and teams through a range of internal and external CPD provision.

Extra-curricular activitiesWide ranging from educational visits to music, drama, sport and academic clubs and societies, an eclectic ‘enrichment’ programme for the Sixth Form, Sports and Arts ‘Xtra’ programmes, ‘Xtra Xtra, drama and music productions offer opportunity to all.

The school puts much emphasis on developing healthy lifestyles with a balance of studies and different activities and visits for all students.

Students’ participation enhances their overall achievement and desire to aim high: as a result students are now gaining success in many national competitions and events across the curriculum.

“Student attainment in GCSE science courses is

very high and rising year by year. Sixth form attainment

is also very high and well above the national average

overall in science” Ofsted 2012

This is an important aspect of the school’s operation and is very much an area of growth.

The school has developed strong links with the local community and major local employers: the Assistant Head teacher, Director of Community and Head teacher are members of the Wilmslow Business Group and are regular attenders at business and community events. Members of the business community support the PHSCE programme (for example, provide interview practice for Year 11 students and provide support, advice and guidance for ‘Dragons’ Den, Young Enterprise et al activities) and provide work placements for our students.

Currently all Year 10 students

have a one-week work experience placement, with further course related work experience in Year 12.

The school’s P.T.A. organises a wide range of social, educational and fund-raising activities with different groups of parents (sports, arts, general) and supports many school events, particularly the arts programme.

The Assistant Head teacher, Director of Community and the Head teacher attend the half termly meetings and are involved in many of the PTA activities.

Community involvement and links are also manifest in student placements, musical concerts, and sports festivals that include many of the local primary schools and

wide-ranging activity in support of local charities.

The school works in partnership with community groups and business links in providing particular events, for example, the annual Wilmslow Show which is a major community event and the bi-annual fashion show.

The school is used extensively outside the core day during weekends and the holidays. This aspect of the school’s operation is managed within ‘High Leisure’ which manages the school facilities for the benefit of the community as a whole.

The school is also a centre for Adult Education which is due to be extended further.

Wilmslow High School has developed significantly over recent years and now enjoys an enviable reputation.

The Section 5 full Ofsted Inspection Report of April 2011 described the school as ‘outstanding’ in 29 of the 31 categories.

An Ofsted subject inspection in November 2012 found science to be ‘outstanding’ in all categories.

A further Section 5 full OFSTED inspection in October 2013, under a different framework, found behaviour and safety of students and leadership and management to be outstanding, and quality of teaching/ achievement of students to be good.

In particular the report noted:

▪ The drive, passion and determination of the Head teacher and her team to have a very positive impact on the school’s work

▪ Students’ behaviour and safety are outstanding. They are proud of their school and show high levels of respect for staff and each other

▪ Teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Almost all lessons include interesting activities and experiences that particularly challenge the most- able students

▪ There is a rich variety of extra- curricular activities, most notably sport, but other activities such

as music and drama and residential trips and visits ▪ The memorable experiences of students are frequently a catalyst to their success in other parts of the curriculum

▪ The school and Head teacher make a significant contribution to school improvement in the locality and collaborate with other schools to share good practice.

One area for further improvement was identified as:

▪ The achievement of students for whom the pupil premium provides support and for those supported at school action plus is not as good as that of other students.

Community links

Future context

Please apply by uploading a completed application form through www.wilmslowhigh.com, which will link you to the ‘TES hirewire system’ (please note that the application form must be completed in full before it can be considered). Your letter of application should be typed in a 12pt font and not exceed 3 A4 pages with a maximum of 2000 words. If you experience any problems with this or require further information please contact Debra Acton, Personnel Administrator dacton@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk on 01625 441085.

Closing Date: Sunday March 23rd 2014 Formal Interview Dates: Wednesday 23rd to Friday 25th April 2014

Applicants invited for interview will be contacted by telephone. If you have not heard from the school by Friday 5th April 2014 please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes.

Asylum and Immigration Act

If successful with this application you will be asked to confirm, in advance of taking up the appointment, that you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. In order to establish this you will be asked to provide us with documentation showing your National Insurance Number or provide copies of Tax Forms P45 or P60 or if this is not possible other evidence of your entitlement to work.

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act allows for a person who has been convicted of a criminal offence involving a sentence of not more than two years imprisonment and who has since lived trouble free for a specified period of time (related to the severity of the offence) to be treated as if the offence, conviction or sentence has never occurred. This is known as a spent conviction.

The holder of this post will be required to work with children under the age of 18 in a position of trust and is, therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Applicants must therefore disclose whether they have any previous convictions, whether or not they are spent. Failure to disclose any conviction could lead to an application being rejected, or, if appointed, may lead later to dismissal.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS, formerly CRB)

Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (Disclosure) from the Disclosure and Barring Service. These were previously known as CRB checks. There are three levels of Disclosure: Basic, Standard and Enhanced. This job is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

Standard disclosures provide details of all convictions held on the Police National Computer, including current and spent convictions as well as details of any cautions, reprimands or final warnings. If a job involves working with children, the disclosure will indicate whether information is held on government department lists. Enhanced disclosures involve an additional level of check to those above and also include a check on local police records. This post is subject to an Enhanced disclosure. Further information about the Disclosures scheme can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk.

If called for interview, please bring with you as much of the following as possible so that we can complete the necessary identity check and, if your application is successful, a DBS check:

If you have a passport and/or a driving licence you MUST provide both (if it is a photographic driving licence the paper counterpart must also be provided), your original birth certificate or marriage certificate and one piece of recent documentation (e.g. utilities bill) which show your current address. If you have changed your name, you will need to provide evidence of this. One document should contain photographic evidence of your identity.

If you are appointed, you will be required to complete part of your DBS disclosure application online at home. Please keep the identity documents you have supplied at interview handy, as you will need to input information from these as part of the process.

Qualifications

Please also bring, if called for interview, original copies of the certificates which awarded any relevant qualifications.

Occupational Health

The appointment is subject to satisfying the County’s appointed Occupational Health Physician of your medical suitability for appointment to this post.

Application details

Key school facts and statisticsType of school High SchoolAge range 11 - 18Location Wilmslow, Cheshire EastCo-educational or single sex Co-educationalNumber of students 1994 (inc. 490 in sixth form)

Number of teaching staff 144 (128 FTE)Number of teaching assistants 42 (37 FTE)Number of support staff 55 (49 FTE)% of Pupil Premium students 16.4%% of students with SEN or SA+ 9.5%% of students with EAL 4.2%GCSE results 2013 5+ A* - C (inc. English and maths): 65%A level results 2013 3 or more A levels at A* - E: 88%

2 or more A levels at A* - E: 98%

Wilmslow, a pleasant commuter town with a population of about 30,000, is situated on the southern outskirts of Manchester. It is within easy reach of attractive countryside both locally and in the nearby Peak District.

The town is well served by the motorway network and by rail; Manchester Airport is nearby.

A wide variety of housing is available in south Manchester, Wilmslow, Macclesfield and surrounding Cheshire countryside.

The town is mixed socially, with many areas of affluence and some communities of relative social deprivation.

Cheshire East Borough Council was formed in April 2009 when the former Cheshire County Council was split in two. It is the third largest unitary authority in the North West. It has a residential population of approximately 370,000 residents. Our neighbours include North Staffordshire, Manchester, Cheshire West & Chester, Stockport and Warrington.

First impressions of Cheshire East are often of leafy lanes and wealthy households. Indeed as an area we host 5% of the North West workforce and 7.5% of North West businesses are based here. This can hide the reality that it is a diverse area with many differences in income, employment and health.

Figures that really show this include the life expectancy across the area. In parts of Macclesfield the average life expectancy for a woman is 94, but in areas of Crewe it is 77 – a huge difference of 17 years. Household income also differs, ranging from £65,000 in parts of Macclesfield to £18,000 in parts of Crewe.

Cheshire East Council has a responsibility

to ensure that all its services meet these different needs and that the way services are delivered across the area are developed and shaped to ensure that all who need them benefit from them. Our plan sets out how we will do this, who will be involved and how we will know if we have improved services for local people.

There are 80,000 children and young people aged 0 to 19, representing 22% of the total population of the area. In 2011, 7.5% of the school population was classified as belonging to an ethnic group other than White British compared to 22.5% in England overall. 5.7% of students speak English as an additional language. Polish and Urdu are the most recorded commonly spoken community languages in relation to the school population. 0.2% of students are of black African background.

Cheshire East has 150 schools comprising of 1 nursery school, 123 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 13 academies, 1 Free School and 4 special schools. A secondary pupil referral unit opened September 2011.

Early Years service provision is delivered predominantly through the private and voluntary sector in over 170 settings; there are 22 local authority maintained nurseries and 1 Nursery School.

Young people perform well. They exceed the average for maintained schools in England at GCSE and A Level. We have many schools that are good or outstanding.

There are some areas where the experience is different. 6% of our population live in areas classified as being in the 20% most deprived nationally. The majority of these areas are in Crewe although there are pockets in Macclesfield.

Local and Borough Context

WIlmslow High SchoolHolly Road NorthWilmslowSK9 1LZ

www.wilmslowhigh.com

Wilmslow High SchoolOpen Days

The school will be open to prospective applicants on Friday 14th March and Wednesday 19th March 2014 by appointment.

If you wish to visit us and find more out about our school before submitting your application you will be warmly welcomed.

You will have the opportunity to tour the school and meet with students, staff and governors.

Please contact Debra Acton on 01625 441085 or email dacton@wilmslowhigh.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.