Headteacher

Active Learning Trust; Chettisham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VivUp benefits

Cycle to Work

Teacher pensions

Job summary

Isle of Ely Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to guide the school through its next chapter, combining educational excellence with strong moral purpose and a genuine commitment to people. You will lead a caring, stimulating environment where children learn, grow and achieve their potential, working closely with colleagues across the Active Learning Trust.

Reporting to governors and the Trust, you will drive strategic leadership, oversee safeguarding and

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the school, ensuring high standards of achievement, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
• Lead, support and develop staff, promoting excellent teaching and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive a broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils and supports strong outcomes.
• Manage resources, finances and facilities effectively to deliver the school's priorities.
• Work with governors, families, the Trust and the wider community to deliver sustainable school improvement and accountability.

Job description

We are seeking an inspirational Headteacher to guide Isle of Ely Primary School through its next chapter, bringing together educational excellence, strong moral purpose and a genuine commitment to people. In a school known for its caring and stimulating environment, this role offers the opportunity to nurture a culture where children achieve well, staff are empowered to develop their practice, and families feel connected to the life of the school. Working closely with colleagues across the Active Learning Trust, the successful candidate will embrace innovation, collaboration and continual improvement, ensuring every decision helps children learn, grow and achieve their potential.

• Provide strategic leadership for the school, ensuring high standards of achievement, behaviour, attendance and safeguarding.
• Lead, support and develop staff, promoting excellent teaching and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive a broad, ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils and supports strong outcomes.
• Manage resources, finances and facilities effectively to deliver the school's priorities.
• Work with governors, families, the Trust and the wider community to deliver sustainable school improvement and accountability.

Why Join Our Trust?

• Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
• Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
• Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and Teacher pensions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within the Active Learning Trust.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.