Headteacher for St Nicholas and St Laurence CE Primary School in Weymouth

Dorset Council; Ditchampton; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a passionate Headteacher for a primary school in Weymouth. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, a dynamic vision for education, and a strong commitment to safeguarding. You will lead a dedicated team committed to providing the best education possible. The role offers a competitive salary within the range of £69,596 to £80,655 and supports a positive and thriving school environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional learning

Supportive governing body

Positive and caring school ethos

Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellent teaching and learning.
• Current knowledge in education and curriculum development.
• Ability to lead by example and embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a committed team focused on offering the best education.
• Foster positive relationships within the school community.
• Innovate and inspire a culture of learning.

Skills

Innovative leadership in education

Excellent interpersonal skills

Dynamic vision for education

Strong commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Role Overview

Headteacher for St Nicholas and St Laurence CE Primary School in Weymouth. Our Headteacher has announced his retirement at the end of this academic year so we are looking for someone wonderful to lead them into the next exciting phase of development.

Dorset Council Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0FG. Salary: £69,596.00 - £80,655. Full time. NEW.

Qualifications

• Will truly value everything that is unique and special about our school, within our great family of schools
• Has a dynamic vision for the education of all children in a church school context
• Has a proven track record of excellent teaching and learning
• Has a wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and curriculum development
• Is an innovator who can lead by example
• Has a desire and commitment to raising standards for every child
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and wishes to build positive working relationships within our school and community
• Is creative and can embrace change
• Has energy, enthusiasm and passion
• Is able to show reflectiveness and persistence when dealing with complexity
• Places safeguarding at the heart of the school

Responsibilities

You will need real determination, resilience and compassion, whilst being innovative and passionate about learning. You will lead a committed team who are always determined to offer the very best education.

Benefits & Offerings

• Genuinely wants to be part of our future
• Young people who want to thrive
• A team of staff who will value the inspiration you can bring
• A collaborative desire to be the very best we can be
• Opportunities for professional learning
• A governing body that works hard for the school, providing support and appropriate challenge
• A strong and supportive parent body
• A positive, caring school ethos firmly rooted in our Christian values