Gordano School is a very large, over-subscribed secondary school with more than 2,100 students on its roll, including almost 365 in the Sixth Form. The school has grown significantly in the last few years to meet the demand for places from the town of Portishead, but we are now entering a period of lower birth rates in the area and therefore a reduction in year groups.
Gordano School is a member of Lighthouse Schools Partnership (Multi-Academy Trust).
The Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding and forward-thinking senior leader to take this high performing school on its next stage of development.
 
We are looking for a leader who has:
· a track record of success in raising standards for young people
· the qualities needed to challenge, motivate and support colleagues to achieve the highest standards
· a vision for educating the whole person
· a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity
· the desire to extend the educational  opportunities that a large school can provide
· the skills to network and build alliances across educational settings
· a desire to work collaboratively within the Multi Academy Trust 

We can offer you: 
· a school that is performing well but one which does not stand still and where we have a passion for continual growth
 · a happy, well-behaved, confident and hard working student body
· a culture where all students feel safe and valued
· a supportive and active Governing Body,  together with encouraging and involved parents 
· significant opportunities for collaboration and development within the LSP 
 
Furthermore, as Gordano School is part of a larger Trust, there are wider opportunities for the right candidate to collaborate in initiatives over a number of schools.

Gordano School offers an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping) and cycle to work scheme.

Further information is detailed within the recruitment pack and job description and person specification - which you can access below.

Interviews will take place the week beginning 27th January 2025

Gordano School supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from under-represented groups.

Safeguarding Statement
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Gordano School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of the Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment Policy can be found on the Lighthouse Schools Partnership website.

Please note that for all roles that require regulated activity it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. 

The LSP Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found at www.lsp.org.uk/policies