What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a Head Teacher who:
• Can support the development of a clear vision that is embraced by all
• Has the passion to focus relentlessly on what is best for our pupils
• Will share our vision for pursuing environmental development and learning outside the classroom
• Is experienced in creating a dynamic team who understand the true meaning of high quality provision
• Is a knowledgeable, highly driven and forward thinking leader who is able to promote new and innovative ideas
• Has the skills to support the provision of a high quality education for the children in our additional re-sourced provision
• Is committed to achieving the best for each and every pupil, irrespective of their starting points
• Is able to provide strong and supportive leadership within an ambitious organisation
• Is committed to leading the continuous development and improvement of our school
• Will work collaboratively with the wider Trust
• Will support the PTA in creating events and raising funds for the school
If you can answer yes to all of these points, and you are an outstanding teacher with a resilient character and strong personal drive, then you might be the person we are looking for!
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Genuine investment in your professional development and future career
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of an exciting, forward-thinking organisation and to the development of Trust wide initiatives
• Peer to peer networking, collaboration, and challenge in a truly supportive working environment.
• Staff reward and well-being package
• Positive, happy children who are well behaved and enjoy coming to school and learning
• Friendly, dedicated and experienced staff who are committed to our school and children
• A supportive and engaged board of Governors and Trustees as well as a professional and responsive Central Trust Team.
• Parents who enjoy getting involved in school life and an engaged and proactive PTA who raise substantial additional funds for the school
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.