Jordanhill School
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Welcome Thank you for your interest in Jordanhill School.
Jordanhill is renowned not just for its academic excellence, but for its thriving programmes in sport, outdoor education, music, art and drama.
We are a community comprehensive school and our success is founded on placing our pupils and staff at the heart of everything we do.
We offer a wonderful learning environment, excellent resources and a commitment to help every child achieve to the very best of their abilities.
As a school we reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the City of Glasgow. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome staff of all nationalities and backgrounds.
If you are a parent who is interested in a place for your child, then please visit the web site or contact the school.
I hope this profile offers some insight into the life of the school.
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| The School
Jordanhill School is situated in the West End of Glasgow. It is a combined Primary and Secondary School with a total school roll of approximately 1050, aged from 5 to 18. Teaching facilities and resources are excellent. The main ‘B’ listed building opened in 1920, while the buildings housing the practical subjects were built in the 1960s. All have been modernised and upgraded internally. A new building to house Modern Languages, mathematics, Social Subjects and Art was completed in June 2008. The extended and completely refurbished Refectory opened in November 2007. Sports facilities on campus comprise a full size synthetic hockey pitch, two rugby pitches, two 7-a-side grass football pitches, a multi-user games area, two gyms and a fitness suite. The school’s games hall is situated on Anniesland Road, a few minutes walk away. Very extensive sports and outdoor education programmes are offered throughout the school. |
"This organisation is inspirational, a beacon and acknowledges the support given by staff and management in service delivery." Charter Mark 2007
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Learning and Teaching Jordanhill has the highest levels of attainment and the highest percentage of pupils progressing to Higher Education amongst state schools in Scotland. Key to this is the quality of teaching and pupil support.
Posts at Jordanhill School are demanding, but they also offer considerable opportunities for the enthusiastic and committed to achieve a high level of job satisfaction through the degree of professional control and involvement possible in our distinctive situation.
All teachers are expected to be conversant with current thinking in their subject areas and to have the skills necessary to handle curriculum innovation successfully and sensitively. The school prides itself on the training, support and personal development opportunities provided to staff. This includes an agreement with Glasgow City Council which gives staff access to business meetings, in-service courses, advice and the full range of support mechanisms on the same basis as the city’s staff.There are 76 fte teachers in the school of whom 20 work solely in Primary. Several Secondary departments also teach in Primary, particularly in the upper stages.
Very high levels of ICT are in use throughout the School. All teaching areas have interactive whiteboards. In addition to specialist IT suites every department has access to sets of radio laptops for flexible deployment. The school has a dedicated IT support team. |
The school remains true to its founding principles of progressive enlightened and effective methodology set within an orderly framework.
"Rarely has this Assessor witnessed an organisation so commited to the achievement of excellence in everything it does." Investors in People 2007
"One of the best equipped schools we have visited. Ever." Good Schools Guide 2005 |
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The Community
Jordanhill is the local community comprehensive school which caters for all children whose needs it can meet. The School is funded by a 100% direct grant from the Scottish Government. No fees are paid and there is no selection on any criteria other than residency. Almost all of the School’s pupils live within the catchment area and there is a very substantial waiting list for places. The School enjoys close links with neighbouring schools, both local authority and independent, and the wider educational community. Parental support and goodwill is strong, but so too is their legitimate expectation regarding the quality of the School’s provision. Academic standards and standards of pupil behaviour are high and there is a widespread determination that these should be maintained.
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| Jordanhill School Company
The School was founded in 1920 as part of the teacher training facility at Jordanhill College and was managed by the College until 1 April 1988. From this date the School has been managed by a Company, limited by guarantee and incorporated under the Companies Act 1985, which bears the name Jordanhill School. The Company is responsible for managing the affairs of the School and is funded directly by a grant from the Scottish Government, under the provisions of the Jordanhill School Grant Regulations 1988. The Company’s affairs are administered by a Board of Managers. This consists of seven elected parent members, three staff members nominated by the Staff Association, co-opted members and ex officio the Rector. The structure of the Company and of the Board requires a co-operative style of management and there is an expectation that promoted staff in particular will maintain an informed interest in the activities of the Company and will be willing to become involved with the Board and its Committees where appropriate.
Further information about the School is available on our web site
http://www.jordanhill.glasgow.sch.uk
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