Thank you for considering a position at Standish Community High School. I am happy to recommend Standish Community High School to you as a high performing, vibrant, caring and forward-thinking school – where the academic achievement and personal development of each student go hand in hand. 

As a school we are committed to the highest levels of academic achievement, personal growth and lifelong fulfilment. Over the five years, our students make considerable strides towards adulthood - for them to achieve this all our students follow ‘The Standish Way’ and are encouraged to become Successful Learners, Confident Individuals and Responsible Citizens. 

Our school has a strong sense of community, purpose and belonging. We value our students and recognise that success looks and feels different for each student. However, what is consistent is our team of passionate, enthusiastic, caring and committed staff who work relentlessly in pursuit of excellence for the students and community we serve. 

At Standish Community High School, we have a strong commitment and belief in developing staff at all levels. We seek to recruit and retain colleagues whose drivers match our school ethos and are committed to their own personal development. Successful candidates will receive a high-quality induction, appraisal, continuous development programmes and opportunities to contribute to whole school projects.  

We are also delighted to share that the school was inspected by Ofsted in February 2026 under the renewed inspection framework, achieving ‘expected’ outcomes across all evaluation areas. The report celebrates many of the school’s strengths, highlighting the positive and respectful relationships between students and staff, the consistently high expectations for behaviour and achievement, and our unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. It reflects the dedication of our staff and the pride our students take in their work and community, and it affirms our continued drive to ensure that every student succeeds and thrives.

I hope you find this application pack helpful in making your decision to apply for this exciting career opportunity. I would like to thank you for your application, investment of time and - whatever the outcome – I wish you well in the future.

If you have any questions for us, do get in touch, we are always here to help.

Lindsay Barker - Headteacher