New Executive Head Role for Whitby Schools

The Whitby Secondary partnership is looking for an Executive Headteacher to oversee both Eskdale School and Caedmon College.

It will be the first time the recently-formed federation has had an executive Head and the governors say they are looking for a leader who will work with staff and governors to shape strategic thinking and develop the federation as well as the individual strengths of both schools.

In the advertisement for the role the federation say:

"We are looking for someone who will recognise the skills of the staff and will ensure that the achievements of our pupils and students continue to improve.

We are very proud of our schools. Caedmon College’s values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect have been in place for a number of years and school rules have been developed around Ready, Respect, Safe, which is part of the ‘Pivotal’ approach to managing behaviour. "

"We are looking for someone who is passionate about secondary education and will work, as part of an executive team, to support all our pupils to reach their potential. We want your skills as a clear-sighted, energetic leader to make a difference - enhancing teaching and learning, enriching the personal development of our young people and ensuring that everyone works together to provide the best possible education for all young people in the Whitby area.

It is very important that our new Executive Headteacher has great interpersonal skills, a positive outlook and respect for difference, whilst being ambitious for our learners in encouraging them to achieve their best."

The full time role will commence in September 2022 with applications closing on January 9th.

In a letter to parent chair of Governors Pen Cruz said:

"The Governors remain convinced that the appointment of an Executive Headteacher is the right way forward, in order to create a stable and sustainable federation. Our view that this is both a necessary and an affordable development is supported by the Local Authority"

Under the plans the Heads of Schools would still run their individual schools. The Executive Head would provide a structural link between the two schools at both strategic and operational leadership levels.

The role is described as :

"an ideal opportunity for an experienced educationalist - the Executive Headteacher of the Whitby Secondary Partnership will have the opportunity to develop the vision for the federation and to increase the partnership working between two established schools. You will be able to use your experience and creativity to develop and expand educational opportunities in Whitby, working closely with the Governing Body, North Yorkshire County Council and strategic stakeholders. You must exhibit confidence, empathy and a clear focus on building a healthy workplace culture that benefits the learning and the wellbeing of pupils and staff.

This is an unusual and exciting opportunity for the successful candidate – to work in a beautiful town on the North Yorkshire coast, to lead a small federation in the early stages of its development and to work with others to shape the education and opportunities of young people in the area. Combining strategic thinking with a meticulous eye for the details of planning and implementation, you will be able to drive forward our students’ progress, attainment, and their well-being and ensure that every pupil receives the education necessary to achieve their potential."

The Whitby Secondary Partnership was formed in July 2019 when Eskdale School and Caedmon College were brought together to form a federation with a single Governing Body responsible for both schools. The main aim of the Whitby Secondary Partnership was that everyone involved in secondary education in Whitby should work together to provide the best possible education and opportunities for all students in the Whitby area.

The new Executive Head role will oversee both the secondary and sixth form education at the Whitby sites.

More information about the role is available here https://www.nyresourcing.co.uk/executive-headteacher-the-whitby-secondary-partnership/