What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a person who is innovative, able to work collaboratively with strategic direction whilst keeping the children, staff and the community of Defford and Besford at the forefront of planning and the delivery of education.
We are looking for a candidate who can build on the school’s success;who will continue to inspire, motivate and drive the strategic direction of the school alongside it’s highly committed and passionate team. This will also involve leading the changesto become a Primary school.This role will include a teaching commitment.
The successful candidate should be focused on the delivery of an inclusive education and support the Christian ethos of the school in line with our visions and values
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Having been a successful Senior Leader in an education setting
Have high organisational skills appropriate to both the daily running and strategic development of the school
Experience of leading development, encouraging innovation and supporting others to this end
Demonstrate ability to analyse pupil attainment and progression data, and to use this to improve standards of learning and teaching
Having held the position of headteacher in primary education
Have experience of having led Maths and Science across the school
Has experience of teaching Upper Key stage 2
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you a school with;
• A healthy balance between teaching and management;
• A beautiful school site with a thriving Forest School;
• Children who are happy and confident and have real pride in their school and their own achievements;
• Highly professional staff who are enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated to a shared vision to be the school of choice in the community;
• An active and supportive Governing body which is committed to working with the Headteacher to continue the strategic development of the school, whilst acknowledging the significant pressure under which Headteachers in a small school operate.
• Fantastically supportive parents and a Friends Association.
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.