What skills and experience we're looking for
Charlton Kings Junior School is a popular and vibrant three-form entry school with 375 pupils on roll located in Cheltenham. Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the governors, staff and pupils are seeking an inspirational and talented Headteacher who will bring the leadership, drive and ambition to build on strong foundations and innovate for the future.
We are seeking an innovative and inspirational leader who will:
• Work collaboratively with staff and governors to create and deliver a clear and dynamic strategic plan.
• Embrace the challenge and demonstrate strong and clear leadership, vision and determination along with compassion and emotional maturity.
• Ensure that every child is at the centre of every decision in order that they thrive and are prepared for the next stage of their education.
• Strive to continue our reputation of having children who are wonderful ambassadors for the school, renowned for their exemplary behaviour, politeness, kindness and confidence.
• Cultivate a motivated, caring and focused team (staff and governors) to follow a clear vision and goals and to ensure accountability, working together to do the best for our children.
• Create a culture of challenge, high expectations and support where all children can achieve success and be engaged in their own learning, supported by a curriculum appropriate to their individual needs and abilities.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A strong and dedicated leadership and staff team.
• A fantastic school ethos where children, staff, governors and families are highly supportive.
• A committed and active governing body.
• Children who have exceptional attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
Further details about the role
We warmly welcome potential applicants to visit the school. Please contact the school Reception (on 01242 526 171) to book one of the following dates:
- Tuesday 25th February 2025
- Wednesday 26th February 2025
If you cannot make the above dates, please contact Reception to arrange an alternative date for your visit.
For more information about this role, please view the recruitment pack available on under Vacancies.
Application Process
Candidates must complete the application form available. The school is unable to accept CV’s and they should not be supplied as part of the application.
Interview Process
Shortlisting
The closing date for applications is midnight on 2nd March 2025.
Successful candidates will be contacted on Wednesday 5th March 2025.
Interview
Interviews will take place Monday 10th March 2025 at Charlton Kings Junior School, GL53 8QE.
References
References will be taken before interview for shortlisted candidates, and must include your current or most recent employer.
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.