What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Headteacher who is able to:
• Demonstrate a track record of raising standards
• Inspire and motivate pupils and staff to achieve their very best
• Have a clear vision for continuous improvement and build on the school's strengths and successes
• Demonstrate proven leadership and management skills
• Ensure good financial planning and practice and make sure that the premises and equipment are fit for purpose
• Cultivate a team working approach throughout the school and communicate regularly with children, parents and carers, staff, governors and the local community about the school's activities, performance and progress.
• Collaborate with other schools to ensure best practice, generate opportunities and maximise the benefit of available resources.
• Show commitment to the Christian ethos of the school together with courage, good humour, confidence and resilience.
To find out more about our school and to read our most recent OFSTED and SIAMS inspection reports, please visit our website
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• highly motivated pupils who are well behaved and a credit to the school
• a supportive Governing Body, parents and community
• effective team of enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive staff
• a strong Christian ethos
• a spacious site in the middle of the village
• good links with neighbouring schools
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.