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Situations Vacant

Written on April 24th, 2012 by Mr Daker

 Head of Mathematics at Bilbrook Middle (TLR 2 Allowance £4000)

  We are looking to appoint a full time Head of Mathematics for Bilbrook Middle School, starting in September. Bilbrook Middle is a small school with just over one hundred students on role. We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner who can lead mathematics education at the school so that it becomes world class. The post would suit an outstanding new teacher looking for their first management role or an experienced middle leader who is ready for a fresh challenge.

 Personal Specifications

 Job Description

 Direct link to WMJobs Vacancy Page

 Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 28th May.  


Teacher of Physical Education: Full Time (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a full time Physical Education Teacher from September to cover maternity leave. The ability to teach GCSE PE, A level PE or BTEC Sport is desirable. Being able to teach girls PE would be an advantage. This post would suit a newly qualified teacher with real potential or an experienced teacher who is already an outstanding practitioner.

“This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment”

 This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

Further details about the vacancy can be downloaded from the links below.

Personal Specifications

Job Description

Direct link to WMJobs Vacancy Page

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 21st May. 


 Please use the relevant form below when applying for a vacancy.

Teacher Application Form

Support Staff Application Form

Recruitment Monitoring Form

The following positions are available now, further details can be obtained from Mrs Pat Tortoishell by email or telephone as below.

Email: office@cc-hs.com

01902 434200

To find out about this vacancy click the hyperlinks above or visit  Satellite

All vacancies at the school are advertised on the WM Jobs website under teaching or support.

Exam Results August 2011

Written on August 25th, 2011 by Mr Daker

Key Stage 4

In 2011, our students set new records in the GCSE exams with results once again
putting Codsall Community High in the top 10% of schools in the country. The
headline figures were:

More than fifty students gained five or more A* to A grades

76% gained A* to C grades in English

76% gained A* to C grades in Mathematics

97% achieved five or more higher passes at GCSE (A* to C)

Key Stage 5

This year was also a record breaking year for the Sixth Form where results were also outstanding. Headlines were:

62% of students gaining higher passes (A* to B) on Advanced Level courses
100% of students passed their A level course.

Transport – 535 bus to be replaced with No.5 bus

Written on July 19th, 2011 by Mr Daker

The 535 service is being replaced by a new No:5 service which will not come on to the school site.
 
New bus stops are being created on Elliotts Lane near to the school entrance and hopefully these will be in position for September 2011.

The timetable for the new service is not yet available, there will be a copy on the website in due course.

Parents can access the timetable here  http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/Bus/BusTimetable.aspx

or Traveline 0871 200 22 33

Outstanding!

Written on May 25th, 2011 by Mr Daker

“Codsall Community High School is an outstanding school” Ofsted, May 2011

As I’m sure you are aware. Ofsted inspected the school on the 11th and 12th of May. We are very proud that Ofsted rated us Outstanding overall with outstanding features across the board.

Some Highlights are:

  • “Care, guidance and support provided by the school are outstanding.”
  • “Safeguarding provided by the school is outstanding.”
  • “A particularly strong feature of teaching is the outstanding way that teachers assess students progress.”
  • “The curriculum offered by the school is outstanding.”
  • “The school is deeply inclusive with a commitment to making sure that all students can succeed.”

The outstanding judgement puts the school in the top 12% of secondary schools in the country.

I believe we have a school the community can be proud of.

Thanks to everyone who has helped and supported the school over the past few yearsand in particularthe parents of our students, our Governing body and the staff for all their hard work.

Mrs Tunnicliffe

Specialist Schools and Academies Trust Awards

Written on March 31st, 2011 by Mr Daker

Codsall Community High School, a specialist Maths and computing college, was presented with two awards at a recent dinner held in central London by The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.

 These were for its achievements in 2010 in terms of:- 

  • Success in Adding Value
  • Most Improved Specialist Schools and Academies – improvements year on year 2007 – 2010 by 35 percentage points or more

 Mrs Tunnicliffe, Headteacher, said “ The school has over the last 6 years made significant progress with its exam results which are now consistently well above the national average. This is due to the hard work and commitment of our staff and the enthusiasm and determination of our students. The school offers a very wide range of courses both pre and post 16 and our 6th form now numbers over 300 students. I should be delighted to show prospective parents and students around the school at any time should they wish to contact the school on 01902 434200 to make a mutually convenient appointment.”