Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused primary school in Trowbridge is seeking a visionary Headteacher to lead and inspire the school community. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional teaching skills, proven leadership experience, and the ability to foster positive relationships both within the school and with external stakeholders. This role is pivotal in guiding the school's development and ensuring a nurturing environment for all children.

Qualifications

• Exceptional teaching skills with a commitment to education.
• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the internal organization and control of the school.
• Engage and communicate with staff and the school community.
• Foster relationships and promote the school within the wider Trust.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a visionary Headteacher to promote enthusiasm for learning and guide our school through the next phase of its development. You will be an outstanding educational leader who wants to make a difference for our children, as well as an exceptional teacher with the vision and drive for continuous school development and improvement.

You will be responsible for the leadership, internal organisation, management and control of the school, in consultation with the Trust, Governing Body, staff and parents.

Our school is rooted in the heart of the Trowbridge community. We nurture children to become confident, curious and resilient learners who are ready to make a positive contribution to the wider world.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high performing Multi Academy Trust at an exciting stage of its development. Paxcroft Primary School is part of EQUA Mead Learning Trust, which is a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s individual and distinctive character. We believe every child has the right to an inspiring and fulfilling education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; therefore, we make it our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.

Responsibilities and qualities

• We are excited to invite applications from people that will be an active part of the school, engaging and communicating with all members of the school community. You will provide interactive leadership to the staff, taking advantage of their experience and knowledge and enthusiasm for change.
• We are excited to invite applications from people that will be an active member of the wider EQUA Mead Learning Trust community, who can see the opportunities for the school and staff through shared resources, shared experiences and shared expertise.
• We are excited to invite applications from people that are seeking to develop themselves in the role, bringing new ideas and fresh thinking and encouraging others to share their vision. Someone who will create a culture of inclusive continuous development and improvement within the school.
• We are excited to invite applications from people that can demonstrate that they are an exceptional teacher, who wants to continue to teach as part of the role as there may be a teaching commitment within the role, as well as supporting staff by freeing time for their development.
• We are excited to invite applications from people that can communicate effectively with the wider community, to foster relationships and to promote both the school and the wider Trust.

What the school offers its staff

We are a friendly and inclusive school situated at the heart of the community here in Trowbridge. We have a skilled team of teaching and pastoral staff who invest in building positive relationships with children and their families.

Working in partnership with parents and carers, we seek to create a positive environment in which to nurture happy, kind and respectful children who are motivated to give their very best in whatever they do.

We strive for excellence and have the highest expectations and aspirations for all our children.

Our aim is to inspire children to develop inquisitive and imaginative minds and a lifelong positive attitude to learning through a rich and engaging curriculum. The individual talents of every child are recognised and encouraged to flourish.

We also focus on supporting children to develop the life skills of independence and resilience. Ultimately, we aim to develop well-rounded, confident, caring citizens who can play a positive and active role in modern life. This includes children learning the importance of staying safe and keeping healthy, both physically and emotionally.

Please visit our website to find out more about our school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.