Headteacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Castle Bolton; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Access to a wide range of professional

development opportunities

Supportive Trust leadership and治理?

Access to a network of school_improv e

Zusammenfassung

Woodland Primary Academy is seeking a Headteacher to lead its 5–11 age range within THE QUILL C OF E TRUST. With about 170 pupils and two specialist SEN Units, SEND leadership is central to the post. Candidates need Qualified Teacher Status and an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Key responsibilities include driving improvement, developing staff, growing admissions, and building partnerships with families and external agencies within a supportive Trust framework.

Qualifikationen

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status.

Aufgaben

• Lead the school's next phase of development and its vision that every child flourishes.
• Strengthen and develop the specialist SEND provision, including the SEN Units.
• Drive school improvement so that every pupil achieves strong outcomes.
• Develop staff so they are supported, challenged and empowered.
• Grow pupil numbers and enhance the school's reputation with the Trust and local community.
• Build partnerships with families, the local community, the Local Authority and external agencies.
• Develop staff so they are supported, challenged and empowered.
• Work collaboratively with the Trust on shared leadership and partnership working.
• Ensure the school continues to thrive sustainably for future generations.

Ausbildung

Qualified Teacher Status

Jobbeschreibung

Headteacher post at Woodland Primary Academy, a primary academy for children aged 5 to 11 within THE QUILL C OF E TRUST. The role leads the school into its next phase, with about 170 pupils on roll and room to grow. The school has two specialist SEN Units covering autism, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties, so SEND leadership is central to the post. Candidates need Qualified Teacher Status and an enhanced DBS check, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead the school's next phase of development and its vision that every child flourishes
• Strengthen and develop the specialist SEND provision, including the SEN Units
• Drive school improvement so that every pupil achieves strong outcomes
• Develop a culture of high-quality education and a lifelong love of learning
• Grow pupil numbers and enhance the school's reputation with the Trust and local community
• Build partnerships with families, the local community, the Local Authority and external agencies
• Develop staff so they are supported, challenged and empowered
• Work collaboratively with the Trust on shared leadership and partnership working
• Ensure the school continues to thrive sustainably for future generations

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status

Experience

• Successful senior leadership experience in a primary setting
• Proven record of improving standards and outcomes
• Track record of driving school improvement
• Experience of leading or strategically developing specialist SEND provision, resource bases or units
• Experience of working effectively with pupils with a wide range of additional needs

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, EHCP processes and inclusive practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to inspire confidence among pupils, staff, parents, governors and stakeholders
• Ability to build partnerships with families, the community, the Local Authority and external agencies
• Commercial awareness to strengthen the school's profile and increase admissions

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Shared belief that every child can succeed
• Drive to develop the school as a leading inclusive primary academy

What’s offered

• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities
• Supportive Trust leadership and governance
• Access to a network of school improvement expertise across the Trust
• A collaborative Trust culture built on shared values and ambition
• The opportunity to shape the future of a growing school