Headteacher

Elliot Marsh; South Woodham Ferrers; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Continued professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

Résumé du poste

Elliot Marsh Ltd is assisting a client in recruiting a Headteacher for a growing primary school in Essex. The role is based at South Woodham Ferrers and offers a competitive salary of £65k to £75k per year.

The Headteacher will provide strategic and operational leadership, drive teaching quality and pupil outcomes, and work with the Multi-Academy Trust to develop the school within its network.

Qualifications

• An experienced Headteacher or senior school leader with a proven track record of improving educational standards.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience building high-performing teams.
• Sound operational and organisational capabilities, including budgeting, safeguarding and statutory duties.

Responsabilités

• Set vision and strategic direction to raise educational standards and pupil achievement.
• Lead and develop teaching and support staff with high expectations and collaboration.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and school performance using data to drive improvements.
• Uphold safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing in a safe learning environment.
• Manage operations, staffing and resources while engaging parents and the wider community.

Connaissances

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Data-driven

Safeguarding

Description du poste

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Headteacher to join the team.

Location: South Woodham Ferrers

Salary: £65k to £75k

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About The Company:

Our client is a respected and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust, dedicated to providing an outstanding educational experience for children across its network of schools. The organisation places great importance on developing confident, capable school leaders and creating positive learning environments where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and sharing best practice, the Trust provides schools with the support and resources needed to achieve lasting success. They are now seeking an exceptional Headteacher to build on the achievements of a primary school in Essex and lead its next stage of development

Headteacher – The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and accomplished education leader to take responsibility for a growing Primary School. The Headteacher will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's future, maintaining high educational standards and identifying opportunities to further enhance teaching, learning and pupil achievement. Working in partnership with the wider Trust, they will provide strong strategic and operational leadership, building a positive and inclusive school culture where pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential.

Headteacher – Key Responsibilities:

• Set a clear vision and strategic direction for the school, driving continuous improvement in educational standards, teaching quality and pupil achievement.
• Lead, motivate and develop teaching and support staff, embedding a culture of high expectations, professional accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment and school performance, using data and evidence to identify priorities and deliver measurable improvements.
• Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing, ensuring a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Manage the school's operational performance, staffing and resources effectively, while building strong relationships with parents, governors, the Trust and wider community.

Headteacher – You:

• An experienced Headteacher or accomplished senior school leader, with a demonstrable record of improving educational standards and delivering positive pupil outcomes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of developing high-performing teams, managing performance and inspiring staff.
• Sound operational and organisational capabilities, including an understanding of school budgets, resource management, safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.
• A visible, approachable and inspirational leader, with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to inclusive education, community engagement and ensuring every child succeeds.

Headteacher – Benefits:

• Continued professional development and career progression
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to employee wellbeing support including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)