What skills and experience we're looking for
Feniton Church of England Primary is offering a highly rewarding opportunity for a school leader to join us and continue to develop a high standard of education in a welcoming, inspiring and supportive environment, which is rooted in our Christian HEART Values.
A new Head of School will have the opportunity to influence current practice and lead the daily operations of the school, raising standards and motivating others to achieve their personal best and maintain the highest possible standards of learning and teaching.
Supported by an Executive Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team of the Otter Valley Federation this is an exciting prospect for a leader who has a proven track record of school improvement and who wishes to lead a successful, happy and nurturing school, supported by a strong team culture and community partnerships.
We are looking for someone who will:
• Ensure a continuous and consistent school-wide focus on pupils’ achievement and wellbeing, establishing creative and responsive approaches to learning and teaching, set in the foundations of a broad curriculum.
• Improve the school’s level of success and attainment and report termly to governors.
• Communicate effectively to inspire pupils, staff and community.
• Make a positive contribution to the Otter Valley Federation Leadership Team.
• Secure the long-term success of the school.
• Promote and develop the Christian distinctiveness of the school.
• Be an excellent teacher who can lead by example.
• Be a Champion for maximising attendance and getting the best outcomes for pupils eligible for pupil premium.
• Lead safeguarding and early help in school with support of the Federation DSL.
• Liaise with the SENDCo to ensure effective SEND provision.
• Undertake, to the extent required by the Executive Headteacher or Governing Board, the professional duties of the Executive Headteacher in the event of her absence from the Federation.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A warm and friendly atmosphere in which to work.
• Enthusiastic children and a dedicated staff who are open to learning.
• A supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team and Executive Headteacher.
• Well informed governing board who are fully engaged in school life and focused on teaching and learning
• A thorough induction programme tailored to your needs and experience and a commitment to your professional learning, accompanied by regular coaching or supervision.
• Access to SAS wellbeing package to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
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.