What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge and Qualifications
Qualified Teacher with evidence of continual professional development or relevant accredited study appropriate to the post.
Current knowledge of Early Years and the national curriculum, assessment and research on strategies to support effective teaching and learning.
Current knowledge of how to develop a staff team that strives for high quality of education for all learners and quality first teaching.
Knowledge of developing a strong and high-quality provision for pupils with SEND and/or Disabilities.
Knowledge of, and training in health and safety and Safeguarding legislation within the context of school compliance.
Understand the mission of the Trust and how we work as a family of schools and partnerships, with a good understanding of the changing role of academies, the local authority and OFSTED, and how to work effectively with these and other such bodies.
Good understanding of the principles of Equality and Diversity that support a culture that embraces diversity within the classroom and community.
Knowledge and understanding and awareness of the implications of the SEND Code of Practice and the practical application in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND in the community.
National Professional Qualification for Headteachers or other leadership and management training.
Skills
Evidence of demonstrable leadership qualities, with the ability to set and achieve challenging goals which achieve objectives and improvements.
Evidence of strong emotional intelligence and ability to work with staff in a way that motivates and engages staff and develops a strong team approach to delivery.
Organisational, financial, budgetary and management skills relevant to the effective delivery of the duties of the post to achieve the academy’s growth, and educational goals and priorities.
Skills in working with children with emotional, social and mental health needs.
Excellent people skills to build and lead an effective team; managing issues in a sensitive, supportive but appropriate manner to ensure the effective operation of the academy, promoting high aspirations and success for all.
A skilful communicator with strong, interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written, which naturally adapts to a diverse audience, e.g. governors, parents and carers, staff, pupils and the wider community on a wide range of issues to provide clarity of vision, influence and direct or challenge others.
Good ICT and administrative skills to enable effective implementation of the tasks required to a Headteacher.
Networking skills that build a professional learning community and enable good practice to be shared for the benefit of the Academy and the University of Chichester Trust.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer You
To your career
• A strong commitment and support for your personal leadership journey
• Opportunities for shared learning and collaboration across the Trust and the wider network
• Extensive professional and personal development opportunities
• To help shape the future of successful and innovative schools.
To be part of something bigger
• A system leader on the local and regional stage
• A strong and supportive governing body
• The opportunity to be part of the Academy Leadership Teams, where they are passionate and committed to a shared set of values to make a difference as we drive improvement in a changing world
• A collaborative Trust which inspires innovation and a network of professionals who, through can influence and shape the strategy of the whole organisation.
To make a difference
• To be part of a team that makes a real difference to the life chances of our children and young people
• Contributing to the creation of a culture and environment in which staff feel valued, are inspired and work in buildings which promote and enhance the progress and learning of our young people.
Other staff benefits
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• The mental health and wellbeing of staff is of key importance and in addition to professional support we provide an extensive employee assistance provision, including 24/7 telephone helpline and counselling
• Lifestyle health and wellbeing programme
• Access to an extensive personal development programme
• Access to the University’s vast Library resources and to the National College resource
• Employee Discounts platform, saving £££’s on a range of goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eyecare Voucher Scheme
• Eligibility to join TOTUM (NUS Extra)
• Security of knowing you are joining an organisation whose sponsor has been promoting education for almost 180 years.
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.