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Mar 2023

Last Updated: 30/03/2023
Education
Education

Harrogate school begins search for new headteacher

by Vicky Carr

| 31 Mar, 2023
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Harrogate's Rossett School has begun its search for a new headteacher.

Its current acting head, Pete Saunders, has been in post since January after the departure of Helen Woodcock, following a second consecutive Ofsted inspection which rated the school 'requires improvement'.

The school is aiming to appoint a new permanent headteacher to begin in September. Its recruitment pack said:

"Harrogate is changing rapidly, with lots of new housing and a younger population bringing renewed energy into our community.
"There are also new challenges and although a town famous for flowers and cream teas, it also has pockets of significant deprivation and a fair share of the social issues that are prevalent in communities up and down the country.
"Our school also has its challenges and the second requires improvement judgement has accelerated our existing plans to join a multi academy trust."


Governors have already confirmed they are hoping Rossett will join the Red Kite Learning Trust, which is already home to several local schools. Rossett School was a founding member of the Red Kite Alliance, a partnership of local schools, alongside Harrogate Grammar School.

Pete Saunders, acting headteacher of Rossett School, and Richard Sheriff of Red Kite Learning TrustPete Saunders, acting headteacher of Rossett School, and Richard Sheriff, CEO of Red Kite Learning Trust

In a letter to prospective applicants for the headteacher post, chair of governors John Hesketh said:

"We have chosen to join a trust that shares our values but will also help accelerate our improvement journey and allow us to deliver success for everyone.
"We have listened carefully to the inspectors and have already made changes that have demonstrated our willingness to embrace change for the benefit of the young people we serve.
"We were delighted that inspectors judged the quality of education to be ‘good’, indeed 3 out of the 5 judgements were ‘good’. We are not complacent however and we know that there is much more to do, we are incredibly ambitious for our school."


Salary up to £95,000


The school's advert said it is looking for a new head who is "determined and ambitious for every child", with the highest ethical standards. Professional generosity and kindness are also required, along with a willingness to pull together and to be creative in finding solutions.

As well as experience as a headteacher or deputy, the application pack said the successful candidate will have an "impressive" record of teaching in the classroom.

In line with national pay scales. the school said the new headteacher can expect a salary between £86,040 and £94,898, though it is open to negotiation. Should the school expand as the local population increases, the application pack said this could increase.

Mr Hesketh's letter added:

"We can offer you the chance to lead a school at a really exciting time, a period when change is desired and where you can make a real difference as a leader.
"Within the trust you will have the support and opportunities you need to help achieve your goals. The trust describes its role as 'helping you make our schools brilliant’, they don’t put limits on how high you can fly, they just want you to fly safely and sustainably.
"Support also means looking after your wellbeing and ensuring you can enjoy your leadership role and your life beyond the school gates. You will need time to discover and enjoy our glorious Yorkshire countryside as well as all our town and nearby city of Leeds can offer."






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