What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
• Is an outstanding practitioner who will lead and motivate staff and pupils through the delivery of an exciting, creative and inclusive curriculum;
• Is committed to raising standards for all;
• Has high expectations for teaching and learning and ensures that all children are able to thrive and succeed;
• Has excellent interpersonal and team working skills and is a skilful communicator;
• Is nurturing, passionate, compassionate, approachable and resilient;
• Is committed to upholding the school’s Christian values which are at the heart of our school;
• Is committed to maintaining and developing our school in partnership with all stakeholders;
• can work alongside other local Headteachers to learn, improve and share practice.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you a lively school with:
• Children who are happy and enthusiastic to come to school and learn;
• A committed and hard-working staff team who strive to enable the children to be the very best version of themselves;
• A welcoming inclusive school with a positive and caring environment with the desire to improve further;
• A school committed to positive relationships with parents, the Church, our community and our supportive Governing Body;
Opportunities for continuing professional development and support
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.