Headteacher - Whaplode of England Primary School

Thisis an exciting time to join Whaplode as the school enters a new chapter in its leadership journey, moving from an Executive Headteacher and Head of School structure to a dedicated Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher model. We are looking for two ambitious, values-driven leaders who will work together toshape a strong new leadership team, build on the school’s existing strengths and drive continued improvement, ensuring the very best outcomes for ourpupils.

AtWhaplode, you will play an instrumental role in creating an environment whereboth pupils and colleagues thrive every day. We are looking for an outstanding leader with a proven track record of strong teaching and leadership, who willbring ambition, vision and a commitment to the continued development of theschool. Your leadership will be central to ensuring that pupils and colleagues are supported to reach their full potential, while delivering the educational vision of both the school and the Trust.

Thisrole comes at an exciting and important point in Whaplode’sjourney. As Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to shape the new leadership model, working closely with the newly appointed Deputy Headteacher,the wider School Leadership Team and Trust Central Team to build on theschool’s strengths and drive forward ambitious plans for continued improvement and growth.

Your strategic leadership, collaboration and commitment to high standards will bekey to shaping the next chapter for Whaplode and ensuring the school continues to provide the very best education and opportunities for its pupils.

Thisis a fantastic opportunity to lead Whaplode into its next chapter and make asignificant and lasting difference to pupils, colleagues and the wider school community.

• This Job Description should be read in conjunction with the standards for Headteachers as set out in the latest version of the School Teacher and Pay Conditions Document and in conjunction with the Trust Code of Conduct. A Headteacher should support an ethos of integrity, compassion and excellence throughout the school and community in which they serve.
• The Headteacher will ensure that their leadership demonstrates commitment to promoting and developing the existing good practice through the search for excellence in all areas of its work and in support of the Trust vision and values.
• Each school will be supported by a team of operations partners and central team members. They will offer technical support in specialist areas of HR, Finance, Governance, Operations and Health and Safety.

• Creating the future of the Trust Schools
• Embed the Trust vision across the School.
• Work with the Governors and community to create a local vision for the School which is consistent with the Trust vision and values.
• Motivate others to create a shared learning culture and positive climate.
• Implement the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans
• Develop a school structure in order to maximise resources and where required support cross working across schools within the Trust to maximise strengths and develop further joint working.
• Leading teaching and learning/outcomes and standards across the School
• Support curriculum development and innovation to ensure a vibrant, locally relevant and engaging curriculum is in place to ensure children receive a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that helps to prepare them for the next phase of their education.
• Ensure the continuous and consistent focus on pupils’ achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress.
• Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching.
• Set high expectations and set stretching targets for the school community.
• Monitor, evaluate and review…