Dear Applicant
Thank you for showing an interest in The Holmesdale School.
Holmesdale is an 11 to 18mixed non selective school of 630 students; it has excellent, well maintained facilities that should inspire anyone who works here.
The school has a very inclusive ethos – we believe in every student and they are beginning to believe in our committed,hardworking staff.
The school has been in decline for several years, results have been below floor standards, leadership has been inadequate and there has been little ambition for the students in our care. Public perception has been poor resulting in a falling roll.
I have been Headteacher for the past year after the sudden departure of the previous Head and have spent the time trying to change the culture so that Holmesdale is a place where people want to be and a place that people can put their trust in.
Our students deserve the best education possible – this has not happened and we must change that rapidly
This is an exciting time to join the school –if you are someone who is wholly committed to young people and making a difference to their life chances then this job will be really rewarding.
There are lots of schools and lots of jobs. This specific role requires an intelligent, hardworking professional who will never back away from a challenge, who is not afraid of hard work and who loves working with young people. In return, I will guarantee you a rewarding, enjoyable role in leadership where you will have genuine responsibility and decision-making powers. This is a post where you will act as a role model for staff and students, your subject discipline is less important than your commitment to raising standards and ensuring the progress of all our students is outstanding.
If you believe that all students can achieve regardless of background and postcode, if you enjoy the challenge and reward of driving rapid school improvement and you are committed to making a difference, then this role could be ideal for you.
I would be very happy to discuss this role further so do contact me by phone, email () or better still, come and visit us.
Yours Faithfully
Tina Bissett