What skills and experience we're looking for
• Demonstrate the knowledge, experience, skills and commitment to lead our school at the very highest level.
• Exhibit the determination and enthusiasm needed to lead the school, applying the Trust’s vision and values and deepening effective collaboration between their secondary school and the wider Trust.
• Have the highest expectations of staff and pupils and the vision to develop and build a strong staff team and cohesive student body and to build strong relationships with parents.
• Inspire and motivate all pupils and staff to develop in a well-disciplined, ambitious, and harmonious environment.
• Enable all pupils to achieve their potential, ensuring that they leave school as mature, rounded, resilient individuals, ready to take their places as active citizens in the wider world.
• Lead on behaviour, attitudes and personal development and be committed to the delivery of the highest standards of teaching and learning.
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to work in an exceptional school and a highly ambitious Trust.
• A Trust that prioritises staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition as well as a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to shape the future direction and development of the school and Trust.
• The opportunity to work with Primary Colleagues in our cross-phase Trust.
Professional development and support
Further details about the role
School visits for interested candidates: 2pm on Thursday 13 February 2025
10am on Monday 24 February 2025
If you wish to visit the school at one of these times, please contact Jo Demetris, Trust Head of HR, by email: jdemetris@imat.uk Please note, we are unable to offer visits on alternative times/days.
Closing date for applications: Midday on Wednesday 26 February 2025
Interviews: Day 1 Thursday 6 March 2025 (first stage)
Day 2 Friday 7 March 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check