What skills and experience we're looking for
Your leadership will have a decisive impact on the quality of teaching and the achievements of our children. You should lead by example, demonstrating the professional conduct and practice of teachers, which minimises unnecessary teacher workload and leaves room for high-quality continuous professional development for staff.
Your primary goal should be to provide a safe and secure environment for our children, promoting exemplary behaviour in them. You should have unwavering expectations for high academic standards, both within and outside the school, recognising differences and respecting cultural diversity within contemporary Britain.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year
• a two-week October half-term
• supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
• a highly effective learning environment
• a responsive and involved leadership team
• the HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.
• a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values
• access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions
Further details about the role
There is no better way to shape the future generation than by leading a team of passionate, dedicated, and knowledgeable staff. As the Head of School, you will have the opportunity to do just that.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who demonstrates a strong passion for educational excellence. The successful applicant will join The Wickford Church of England School as our new dynamic and visionary Head of School, leading our vibrant community.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, driving school improvement, and fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
The recruitment pack contains additional information to help you decide if this is a position you would like to apply for. If you are interested, we invite you to visit our school to see the children and staff in action. Feel free to contact us to explore this exciting opportunity further-an opportunity where you can truly make a difference by placing children at the heart of everything you do.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:-