Transformational Headteacher for Rapid School Improvement

The Kemnal Academies Trust; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace subscription

Mindfulness programme

Employee assistance programme

Free eye tests

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The Kemnal Academies Trust is seeking a transformational Headteacher for Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley. This is a high-visibility leadership role during a period of rapid school improvement, with a clear mandate to drive outcomes and develop staff and culture.

You will shape strategy, lead senior teams, champion safeguarding, and collaborate across the Kemnal Trust to embed outstanding practice and engage with parents and the local community.

Qualifications

• Proven headteacher with school-improvement experience.
• Ability to perform forensic data analysis and identify performance gaps.
• Budget management and governance relationships expertise.
• Commitment to transforming lives in challenging contexts.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic improvement strategy to raise outcomes rapidly and ensure inspection-readiness.
• Lead senior leaders and teaching staff with a high-challenge, high-support model and CPD pathways.
• Champion safeguarding and cultivate a calm, safe, and welcoming environment for staff and students.
• Collaborate with Kemnal Trust to bring outstanding practice into classrooms.
• Engage the community, parents, local partners and stakeholders to boost confidence and ambition.

Skills

Proven track record

Diagnostic data analysis

Inspirational leadership

Financial & operational acumen

Education

QTS and a degree

Job description

The Kemnal Academies Trust is seeking a transformational Headteacher for Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley. This is a high-visibility leadership role during a period of rapid school improvement, with a clear mandate to drive outcomes and develop staff and culture.

You will shape strategy, lead senior teams, champion safeguarding, and collaborate across the Kemnal Trust to embed outstanding practice and engage with parents and the local community.