Headteacher Required at Danesfield Middle School
Leadership Pay scale: L17 - L23 (with possible recruitment and retention allowance for the right candidate)
Permanent, full time
Key information about Danesfield Middle School:
* NOR: c350
* Age Range: 9 - 13
* "The school are working hard to drive effective change. Leadership has focused on developing the curriculum. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong." School Ofsted: Requires Improvement - June 2023
* "Inspired by vision, staff welcome and nurture pupils as gifts to the school. This results in a focused and cohesive community." SIAMS J1 - September 2023
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who:
* Has a strong understanding and application of distributed leadership
* Is excellent at building relationships with pupils, staff and the parent community
* Understands the challenges and opportunities of mixed-age classes
* Able to drive improvement in schools
* Is committed to collaboration and Trust-wide working
What we offer:
* Engaged, motivated and kind pupils
* An excellent team of dedicated professionals
* A supportive parent community who wants the best for their children
* Great support from an effective Central Trust team and a collaborative group of local schools to work within
* High-quality CPD to develop your leadership skills
Salary, hours and pay scale:
Leadership scales, L17 - L23
Full time, permanent role
Location
Danesfield Church of England School,
North Road
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4SW
Deadline and how to apply
We welcome and would encourage you to have an informal conversation ahead of application. If you would like to take up this opportunity, please email Mblackman392@beaconedu.uk
How to apply
Please complete the application form via TES and submit this with a letter of application (to accompany your application form) which is no more than 3 pages of A4. This should be addressed to the Andy Giles, Chair of the Trust.
Closing date: 26th March 2025 at 12 noon
Shortlisting date: 27th March 2025
Interview dates: 1st and 2nd April 2025
This post will commence in September 2025 (or sooner, dependent on candidate availability)
Equal opportunities
This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances.
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