Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our 915 students. Our school is oversubscribed as a result of our excellent reputation for both academic and pastoral care for all our students.

We are looking to appoint a Headteacher with considerable experience in a secondary education setting who will build on the already positive and dynamic relationships with our students, parents and carers, the staff, governors and the wider community. The inspiring candidate will know what outstanding provision and academic progress looks like. We want a dynamic leader who has a genuine desire to work openly, inclusively and collaboratively with other local primary and secondary schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Headteacher, Head of School or Deputy Headteacher looking to take up their first Headship.

Interested candidates will:

• Provide inspirational, professional strategic leadership.
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning experiences for all our students.
• Build upon the very positive relationships within the school and with the wider community.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, mutual respect and inclusiveness.
• Be committed to supporting and inspiring every student to be the best they can be and by keeping this at the centre of our thinking.
• Be an excellent teacher with a proven commitment to inclusive schooling and a track record of academic excellence.
• Have substantial leadership experience having impacted on an aspect of whole-school improvement.
• Have a track record of leading and inspiring colleagues, students and parents and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Have an enthusiastic, creative and positive approach to all aspects of education.
• Have a deep understanding of and commitment to our vision and values.

Please enclose a letter (maximum 2 sides of A4, font Arial point 11) with your application form that highlights your suitability and preparation for this post including your personal educational philosophy and vision.

Please contact Nicola Daly, HR Officer on recruitm or  for further information.

We would invite potential candidates to visit our school. We have scheduled opportunities for visits:

• Tuesday 13th January at 9.00am
• Friday 16th January at 9.00am
• Tuesday 20th January at 2.15pm
• Thursday 22nd January at 2.15pm

Please contact Nicola Daly to arrange a visit.