Headteacher

Wilts Promoting Partners; Malmesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Headteacher to lead a vibrant community school. This role requires a visionary leader who can inspire both staff and students, fostering an inclusive culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in senior leadership and a commitment to educational excellence. With a supportive environment and a focus on community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education in a picturesque rural setting. If you are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership roles, ideally as Headteacher or Deputy.
• Ability to inspire and lead a committed team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the school community and provide interactive leadership.
• Work closely with the Governing Body to deliver the school vision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Inspiration

Planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Senior Leadership Experience

Job description

The children, staff, parents/carers and governors of Crudwell Church of England Primary School are looking for a new Headteacher with the vision, enthusiasm and leadership skills to help to shape the next stage in our journey.

The successful candidate will be an active part of the school, engaging and communicating with all members of the school and wider community. They will provide interactive leadership to the staff, taking advantage of their experience, knowledge and commitment to do the best for the children in their care.

They will recognise the opportunities brought to the school and staff through sharing resources, sharing experiences and sharing expertise.

They will be seeking to develop themselves in the role, bringing new ideas and fresh thinking and encouraging others to share their own. Someone who will create an inclusive culture of continuous development and improvement within the school.

They will work closely with members of the Governing Body to deliver our vision for the school, embodying our ethos and shared values.

They will be able to demonstrate that they have experience of senior leadership, either as a Headteacher, a Deputy/Assistant Headteacher or as a member of the leadership team.

Ideally, they will have some affinity with the particular challenges of working in a small school, at the heart of a village community.

To fulfil the post of Headteacher they will have:

• the ability to support, challenge and inspire our children, encouraging them to achieve the best they can
• the expertise and capacity to lead and inspire an experienced, committed team
• the planning and organisational skills to make the best use of available resources
• the ability to lead and help shape the direction of the school
• excellent communication skills and the ability to celebrate and promote high-quality teaching and learning
• a positive and optimistic approach; be proactive and confident, and able to build relationships quickly
• an open-mindedness about ways to improve educational outcomes for pupils and build the skills of staff
• a commitment to partnership, collaboration and sharing
• the ability to be a team player and leader who will go the extra mile to support children and families.

What our school can offer:

We are a friendly, inclusive, vibrant community of children and staff.

Our school vision is to ensure that everyone has the 'roots to grow and wings to fly'. It is inspired by Psalm 1 and Isaiah 40:30-31.

Our school values, based on Christian teaching, are Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Trust, Teamwork and Creativity. Through these values we strive to develop character and inspire everyone to achieve in a happy, fun and safe environment. This journey is summarised in our school motto: 'Learn, Create, Laugh, Grow'.

Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. We support, encourage and nurture everyone to aspire to be the best possible versions of themselves so that they realise their full potential; both in their learning and in their relationships.

The school serves a varied rural community and also attracts many children from other catchment areas.The village of Crudwell has a population of approximately 1,000 and is situated in the northwestern corner of Wiltshire, close to the border with Gloucestershire, in a conservation area at the foot of the Cotswolds. The catchment area also includes the hamlets of Chedglow, Chelworth, Eastcourt, Murcott and West Crudwell.

The school has spacious grounds with a Forest School, an abundance of sporting opportunities and clubs, and tuition available in music, art, dance and speech and drama. We have developed an exciting and engaging curriculum, and have a recently refurbished library filled with high quality books to promote a love of reading.

In 2022 Ofsted confirmed our school as GOOD, commenting that:

“Pride and respect are the cornerstones of this school. Pupils show an understanding of kindness, responsibility and concern for others in everything they do. Parents and carers feel similarly. They appreciate the school being a focus in the community. They value leaders’ attention to developing their children into well-rounded citizens of the future.”

The school benefits from collaboration with an established team of headteachers in the local area through our membership of the Hobbes Alliance.

Wiltshire Council offers resources and coaching, enabling you to continue your professional development as a Headteacher.

The school also enjoys a strong relationship with our local parish Church, All Saints Crudwell, and the support of the Bristol Diocese.

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