Head Teacher – EBN Academy
Salary Range Leadership 21-25
Contract type – permanent
Exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader
“Our Trustees are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head Teacher to lead and inspire our Academy in Yardley. The successful candidate will possess vision, knowledge, and experience to enhance our mission and continue to drive the development of the academy and its team of dedicated staff.”
About EBN Academies
The EBN Academies provide high quality education and support to students aged 13-16 who require a different educational experience than mainstream schooling to improve their outcomes. As Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in motivating and inspiring students, staff, parents, carers, and the wider community to ensure every student achieves their full potential and is equipped to seize a range of opportunities.
In order to continue the growth of the Academies and further develop support for the students the Trustees and Executive Head Teacher are seeking to appoint a Head Teacher who:
· Has recent and substantial experience at Head Teacher or Deputy Head level within the secondary phase.
· Is a dynamic and inspirational leader with the vision and drive to advance and further strengthen the Academy.
· Can maintain strategic direction with the ability to be creative, rigorous and practical.
· Is an excellent practitioner who is able lead our very talented and reflective teaching and support teams.
· Is passionate about releasing the potential of all children within a multi-cultured inclusive school.
· Is able to maintain and nurture our ethos where all pupils can feel equally valued for their culture and contributions.
· Is able to demonstrate a flair for working collaboratively in order to maintain and develop our very positive relations with pupils, staff, parents/carers, governors, our neighbouring schools and the wider community
The EBN Trust have taken every opportunity to create excellent facilities to meet the needs of our students. We are in a strong financial position and are ready to develop further to ensure the very best education for all of our students. Interested candidates are very welcome to visit the Academy.
We can offer you:
· The full support of Executive Head and Board of Trustees
· Well established protocols and systems
· Continuing professional development and training to support you in your career
· The opportunity to work in this innovative and forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust
· Voluntary Healthcare plan
· Employee Assistance Programme to include free and confidential advice, information and counselling, 24 hour GP line
· Cycle to work scheme
· Access to teachers pension scheme
To Apply
If you are enthusiastic and highly motivated, relish a challenge and believe that you could contribute to the Trust, we would like to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of education and making a positive impact on the lives of young people in East Birmingham. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional leader to our team.
To arrange an informal visit please contact Laura Donohoe at ldonohoe@ebnfs.org
Applications can be downloaded for the website at
All completed applications to be returned to ldonohoe@ebnfs.org by 9.00 am on Wednesday 27th November 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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