Headteacher

Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy; Doncaster; In loco; GBP 60.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Leadership development

CPD opportunities

Supportive environment

Workload and wellbeing focus

Descrizione del lavoro

The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust is seeking an inspirational Head of School or Headteacher for a primary school in Doncaster. You will lead curriculum development, drive school improvement, and engage the community to deliver high standards.

Working with the CEO and School Improvement Team, you will shape a nurturing, inclusive environment, develop staff, and ensure strong educational outcomes aligned with the trust’s ethos.

Competenze

• Proven leadership experience in a primary school setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant teaching experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the ethos and values of the trust.
• Strong strategic and organisational abilities.

Mansioni

• Provide visionary leadership to the school, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high academic standards.
• Implement the trust's mission and values in daily school life, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
• Work with the Trust EWO to improve pupil attendance and reduce persistent absence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
• Oversee the delivery of the national and school curriculum, ensuring an engaging learning experience for all pupils.
• Lead and support the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Communication

Strategic planning

Organisational skills

Formazione

QTS

Descrizione del lavoro

The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust is seeking an inspirational and dynamic individual for the role of Head of School or Headteacher at one of our esteemed primary schools in Doncaster. As a faith-based trust committed to providing exceptional education, we are looking for a leader who shares our values and is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. We are looking for someone who has a clear presence as a leader and who understands and can work well within a Multi Academy Trust. The Head of School/Headteacher will inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to carry the school’s vision forward.

We need someone who will lead the development of the curriculum and ensure that the key priorities for school improvement in writing and development of strong foundations are effectively achieved. The Head of School/Headteacher will be supported by our CEO and the School Improvement Team to achieve the high standards required for all aspects of the school. Depending on experience, a newly appointed Head may also be supported by an Executive Headteacher.

The Role

1. Providing visionary leadership to the school, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high academic standards.
2. Implementing the trust's mission and values in daily school life, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
3. Work with the Trust EWO to improve pupil attendance and reduce persistent absence
4. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
5. Overseeing the effective delivery of the national and school curriculum, ensuring an engaging and challenging learning experience for all pupils.
6. Leading and supporting the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff.

What We Offer

1. Competitive salary on the Leadership Scale (L10 to L18) depending on the candidate's experience.
2. Opportunities for continuous professional development and career development.
3. A supportive and collaborative working environment within The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust.
4. Access to a range of benefits and resources offered by the trust including a focus on workload and well-being Well-Being - The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust - (dsat.education).

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a primary school setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant teaching experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to the ethos and values of The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust.
• Strong strategic and organisational abilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a school with a strong foundation and an exciting future.

If you share our vision and values, we would love to hear from you.

The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list check and an online search.