Closing Date: 01/05/2025 15:00 Interview Date: 07/05/2025 Start Date: September 2025
Establishment: Kingsmead School Location: Kingsmead School Salary: L18-L24 (£75,675.00 - £87,651.00) Department: Senior Leadership Team Job Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Leadership Pay Scale | L18 - L24
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational colleague to join our successful Kingsmead School team.
This post is integral to our school’s success and plays an important role in enhancing the opportunities for young people. This post would suit an experienced senior leader or current headteacher who is passionate about maximising the potential of pupils and who has experience working with children with a range of social, emotional and mental health needs.
As a Headteacher, you will need to embody our vision and play an integral part of the school’s strategic development. Our collection of schools is not only changing but also growing. As a result, this could lead to further progression opportunities within our schools over time as well as extensive CPD opportunities.
The successful candidate will be able to engage and enthuse all members of the Collaboration’s community and work cooperatively within a diverse team of professionals from across the education and wider care landscape. Our mantra “we never give up” underpins our approach to working with pupils and guides and underpins our values. This is a fundamental part of Kingsmead School vision so it is important that the successful candidate can fully embrace and embody this philosophy.
We understand that our staff team are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and cooperation with a high regard for personal and professional development. If you feel that you have the ability and drive to enable our students to reach their full potential, joining our school also offers many personal benefits including:
* A committed and passionate staff team
* A strong commitment to your continuing professional development and training opportunities
* A supportive environment where your talents will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
* Potential for further career opportunities as the school and wider Collaboration of Schools grows
Kingsmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.
Applicants need to complete a written submission no more than 2 sides of A4 on your philosophy of education and how your skills, experiences and personal qualities make you suitable for this role.
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
Qualified Teacher Status Essential
Evidence of continuous professional development at a senior leadership Desirable
Skills
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Deep understanding of school improvement, teaching and learning, and curriculum development Essential
Ability to lead and inspire staff in delivering high-quality education and pupil experiences. Essential
Extensive knowledge of safeguarding policies, health and safety, and legal compliance. Essential
Strong analytical skills to evaluate data and inform strategic decision-making Essential
The Respect Collaboration of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures including the provision of two good references.
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