Headteacher at St Peter's CofE Primary School

Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter's CofE Primary School in Plymouth is seeking a Headteacher who will champion equity, inclusion and Belonging, ensuring high expectations which enable every pupil to succeed regardless of starting point. The successful candidate will remove barriers to achievement, promoting social justice and creating a school community where differences are celebrated and all members can thrive.

We are looking for someone with leadership energy to work with 21 other primary schools in the Trust, and to

Qualifications

• A fundamental belief that every child can succeed with inclusive practices.
• A rigorous approach to teaching and learning with strong analytical skills.
• An experienced senior leader with energy and drive to make a difference.
• The ability to forge excellent relationships with parents and the wider community.
• A desire to work in a collaborative culture within a multi-academy Trust.
• Understanding and support for the Christian Distinctness of the school.

Skills

Inclusive education

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder relations

Collaborative culture

Christian distinctness

Job description

About this Role

St Peter's CofE Primary School in theheart of Plymouth serves a wonderfully diverse catchment and which is a focalpoint for the immediate community.

AtSt Peter's, we believe that every child is unique, valued and deserving of theopportunity to flourish. We are proud of our inclusive culture and arecommitted to celebrating diversity in all its forms. We are seeking aHeadteacher who will champion equity, inclusion and belonging, ensuring thatthere are high expectations which enable every pupil to succeed regardless oftheir starting point. The successful candidate will have a deep understandingof how to remove barriers to achievement, promoting social justice and creatinga school community where differences are celebrated and all members of thecommunity can thrive. You will not be alone in your leadership,as part of St Christopher's Trust, you will work with leaders of our 21 otherprimary schools and be well supported by our 6 other Plymouth Headteachers,there are also opportunities to undertake strategic leadership roles across theTrust when the time is right in your headship journey.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Afundamental belief that every child can succeed regardless of their backgroundor starting point, with a passion for inclusive education.
• A rigorousapproach to teaching and learning, with strong analytical skills.
• Anexperienced senior leader with energy and drive to make a difference
• Theability forge excellence relationships with the parents and wider community
• A desireto work in a collaborative culture as part of a multi academy Trust
• Anunderstanding of, and desire to support, the Christian Distinctness of theschool

Our School and Trust can offer:

• Asupportive Trust community that will facilitate your focus on teaching andlearning
• Brilliantchildren and a committed teaching team
• Commitmentto your professional learning, accompanied by regular wellbeing supervision
• Athorough induction programme specifically tailored to your needs and experience
• Achance to make your mark - a spacious, school environment with delightfulgrounds
• Thechance to be part of a community with strong partnerships, undergoing excitingregeneration

We are committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people andexpect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS checkis required for all successful candidates. Candidates are encouraged to readour Safeguarding policy before applying.

We welcome individuals from allbackgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardlessof race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,disability, age or veteran status.