The Wallace High School is a
coeducational voluntary grammar school, in Lisburn. It has over 1,300 pupils across both the
grammar school and the preparatory department, including a 6th form
with over 300 pupils.
The school enjoys an excellent
academic record, has a strong pastoral care system and a wide range of
extra-curricular activities, all of which provide a balanced educational
experience for its pupils.
The Board of Governors are now seeking
applications for the post of Principal to provide inspirational and visionary
leadership to the staff and pupils and allow them to realise their full
potential.
The Job:
Supported by the Board of Governors
and School Leadership team you will:
· - provide
vision, leadership and direction for the school and ensure that it is managed
and organised to meet its aims and objectives;
· - be
responsible for evaluating the school’s performance to identify priorities for
continuous improvement and raising standards, thereby ensuring equality of
opportunity for all and
· - develop
policies and practices; ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively
utilised to achieve the school’s aims and objectives and be responsible for the
day-to-day management, organisation, and administration of the school.
The Person:
· - A teaching qualification which meets the requirements for
recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
· - Registration with the GTCNI and possession of a Department of
Education Teacher’s Reference Number by the agreed commencement date.
· - An honours degree from a recognised institution of Higher
Education or equivalent qualification.
· - A minimum of 10 years’ experience, within the last 12, in a paid
capacity as a teacher in a post-primary school of more than 500 students, with
a sixth form of more than 100 students.
· - Currently employed or *has been recently employed as a Vice
Principal, Deputy Head or Principal in a school or college of over 500 students
with a Sixth Form of over 100 students. (*If a candidate has been employed as a
Vice Principal/ Deputy Head or Principal and has recently (within last 6-12
months) moved to relocate then this previous senior experience will be taken
into consideration).
· - Demonstrable success in leading, or contributing to, the
development of a whole School Development Plan.
If you are interested in this position
and believe you have the necessary skills and experience, then please contact
the Board Secretary, Colleen McDowell on to request a Candidate Information
Pack and Application Form.
Please note that completed
applications must be returned before the closing date of 9am on Monday 25th
November.
Wallace High School is an equal
opportunities employer.