What skills and experience we're looking for
The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment for headteachers, contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, other current educational and employment legislation, relevant teacher and headteacher standards.
Purpose
To provide overall strategic leadership for the school, underpinned by clear values, a clear vision and robust, ethical leadership. Establish clear priorities for school improvement and lead your team to ensure they are achieved, working within the guiding principles, vision and values of the Trust.
Strategic Leadership of the School:
To establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction, in partnership with those responsible for governance and through consultation with the school community.
To work alongside the Trust’s Executive Team and Local Governing Body, in formulating the strategic priorities for the school.
To establish, oversee and evaluate systems, processes and policies that enable the school to operate effectively and efficiently, in pursuit of its strategic aims.
To drive school improvement activity to ensure the school performs consistently well, and provides the best school experience possible for all children.
To monitor and evaluate the performance of the school, reporting and accounting to the Local Governing Body as required.
To ensure that the management, finances, organisation and administration, of the school, support its vision and aims.
To support the Trust in its pursuit of equity in excellence across all schools, embracing its collaborative ethos and accepting/providing cross-trust support as required.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A vibrant and inclusive community of schools
• A committed and dedicated team of staff
• A strong, supportive Trust Executive Team
• Leadership that values and promotes the professional development for all
• A strong focus on staff well being
Further details about the role
This post is subject to Full Enhanced Disclosure and Barring checks.
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.