Head Teacher

Acre Rigg Academy; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acre Rigg Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced senior leader to join our team and drive our development plan for a primary school setting. The role offers scope for further career development as our trust grows and priorities a culture of excellence.

The successful applicant will demonstrate at least 3 years in senior leadership within a primary school, provide strategic vision, safeguard pupils, and lead budget management and staff development with high expectations.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years as a senior leader in a primary school.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership to foster a culture of excellence and continual improvement.
• Demonstrate clarity of thought and direction to drive school improvement.
• Committed to pupil and staff achievement with high expectations.
• Safeguard all pupils and ensure a safe working and learning environment.
• Ability to manage school budgets effectively ensuring best value and service delivery.
• Maintain an inclusive working and learning environment for all.
• Live Trust values and promote our ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the school's development plan.
• Drive school improvement and performance across key indicators.
• Ensure safeguarding policies are robust and followed.
• Oversee budgeting and resource allocation with a focus on value for money.
• Support staff development and create a positive, inclusive culture.

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and ambitious senior leader to join our team and drive our development plan. This role will suit a senior leader looking to widen their existing experience and expertise within a primary school, with potential scope for further career development as our trust continues to grow.

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Demonstrate a successful tenure as a senior leader of a primary school for a minimum of 3 years.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership to grow a culture of excellence and continual improvement.
• Demonstrate clarity of thought and direction to drive school improvement.
• Be wholly committed to pupil and staff achievement with high expectation.
• Safeguard all pupils and ensure a safe working and learning environment.
• Manage school budgets effectively ensuring best value and outstanding service delivery.
• Maintain an inclusive working and learning environments for all.
• Live Trust values and promote our ethos.