What skills and experience we're looking for
Our new headteacher will:
• Share and represent our core values
• Be a visible and active member of the community, both inside and outside of school
• Lead the school in a friendly, positive manner, empowering the SLT and staff and ensuring that they continue to feel valued
• Lead (not just run) the school and manage change effectively, to build on existing good practice and implement a strategic and ambitious vision for the school.
• Be progressive, forward-looking, and visionary, with the enthusiasm and energy to challenge preconceptions and drive innovation
• Proactively manage school budgets, identifying cost-effective solutions to increase resources for the school
• Focus on staff and student wellbeingand engage well with parents
• Be equally supportive of all student groups (including PP, SEND, HA and all others)
What the school offers its staff
• Confident students, who are keen to learn and take part and are proud of their school
• A dedicated and experienced SLT and staff team
• A modern, well-resourced school, with fantastic new sports facilities, on an expansive and well-maintained site
• A strong and engaged Governing Board, passionate about the school, with a wide range of expertise
• Excellent links with local community groups and other local schools
• A competitive remuneration package
• Extensive CPD and support to meet your individual needs
Commitment to safeguarding
The Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024). To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.