[261009B] Head of School

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

TPS pension

Employee Assistance

Career progression

Leadership development

Professional development

E-learning training

Networking Reach South

Site visits

Résumé du poste

The Methodist Church in Britain, via Reach South Multi Academy Trust, seeks a Head of School to lead two primary academies: High Street Primary Academy (Stonehouse) and Marlborough Primary (Devonport). The role centers on raising standards and developing staff across both sites, with a clear focus on inclusion and safeguarding.

The successful candidate will oversee the curriculum, inspire staff, engage families and the wider community, and shape the next stage of each school's development,

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful leadership.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellence
• Values positive relationships and community engagement

Responsabilités

• Lead High Street Primary Academy and Marlborough Primary School as Head of School
• Raise standards and improve outcomes for all children across both schools
• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement and personal development
• Oversee the curriculum delivered across both school sites
• Inspire, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellence
• Build positive relationships and engage with families and the wider community
• Lead on inclusion, equity and safeguarding across both schools
• Build on existing strengths and shape the next stage of each school's development

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff development

Community engagement

Inclusion & safeguarding

Description du poste

Permanent, full-time Head of School post covering High Street Primary Academy in Stonehouse and Marlborough Primary School in Devonport, both within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. The role centres on raising standards and developing staff across two sites, with a clear focus on inclusion and safeguarding. Marlborough has 110 pupils and a SEND resource base, while High Street serves 200 to 240 pupils aged 2 to 11. Shortlisted candidates must visit a school, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead High Street Primary Academy and Marlborough Primary School as Head of School
• Raise standards and improve outcomes for all children across both schools
• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, achievement and personal development
• Oversee the curriculum delivered across both school sites
• Inspire, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellence
• Build positive relationships and engage with families and the wider community
• Lead on inclusion, equity and safeguarding across both schools
• Build on existing strengths and shape the next stage of each school's development

What’s required

Experience

• Proven track record of successful leadership

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellence
• Values positive relationships and community engagement

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Passion for raising standards and improving outcomes for all children
• Driven by high expectations and a relentless focus on pupil achievement
• Deep commitment to inclusion, equity and safeguarding

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Leadership development opportunities
• Regular professional development and training
• E-learning and face-to-face training
• Networking with staff across Reach South Multi Academy Trust
• Opportunities to visit other local schools