Headteacher

Job Title: Headteacher

Location: Isleworth

Salary: Leadership Group 8

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2024

Apply By: 13 May 2024

Job Overview:

Are you ready to lead with passion and purpose? Bolder Academy is seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to take on the role of Headteacher. As the driving force behind our educational community, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our school and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. If you're a proven leader with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, we want to hear from you. Join us in creating a learning environment where every student can thrive and succeed.

The Headteacher's effective leadership will result in an academy where:

• There is a positive ethos that reflects the Academy's commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning; good relationships and to upholding our values of Being Kind, Being Strong and Being Brave
• Staff, governors and parents/carers have confidence in the leadership and management of the Academy
• Staff and governors recognise their accountability for their tasks and contribute fully to the
• development and successful implementation of policies and practices
• The life of the Academy and the curriculum effectively promote students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for adult life
• Effectiveness is kept under rigorous review, and links with the wider community contribute to
• students' attainment and personal development
• Efficient and effective use is made of staff, accommodation and resources
• Delegated responsibilities to ensuring that finance and administration are effective and the
• carefully costed development plan is focused on improving educational outcomes

Parents and Carers' who:

• Enjoy an effective partnership with the Academy which contributes to their child's learning
• Understand and support the work of the Academy
• Are kept fully informed about their child's achievements and progress

Skills and Attributes:

Leadership skills - the ability to lead and manage people to work towards common goals.

The Headteacher should be able to use appropriate leadership styles in different situations to:

• Create a secure commitment to a clear vision for an effective school
• Initiate and manage change and improvement in pursuit of strategic objectives
• Prioritise, plan and organise
• Direct and coordinate the work of others
• Build, support and work with high-performing teams
• Work as part of a team
• Devolve responsibilities, delegate tasks and monitor practice to see that they are being carried out
• Motivate and inspire pupils, staff, parents/carers, governors and the wider community
• Set standards and provide a role model for pupils and staff
• Seek advice and support when necessary
• Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts

The Headteacher should have the professional competence and expertise to:

• Command credibility through the discharge of his or her functions and to influence others
• Provide professional direction to the work of others
• Make informed use of inspection and research findings
• Apply good practice from other sectors and organisations

Decision making skills: the ability to investigate, solve problems and make decisions.

The Headteacher should:

• Make decisions based upon analysis, interpretation and understanding of relevant data and
• information
• Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities
• Demonstrate good judgment

Communication skills: the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others.

The Headteacher should:

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences
• Negotiate and consult effectively
• Manage good communication systems
• Chair meetings effectively
• Develop, maintain and use an effective network of contacts

Self-management skills: the ability to plan time effectively and to organise oneself well.

The Headteacher should:

• Prioritise and manage time effectively
• Work under pressure and to deadlines
• Achieve challenging professional goals
• Take responsibility for own professional development

Attributes:

• Personal impact and presence
• Adaptability to change circumstances and to new ideas
• Energy, vigour and perseverance
• Dedication, hard work and commitment
• Intellectual ability
• Reliability and integrity
• Resilience
• Sense of humour

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship so we cannot accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Please click on the APPLY button where you will be emailed a copy of the application form to complete and return via email.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Education Lead, Teacher, Principle, Head Teacher, Principle Teacher, Headmaster, Headmistress, Senior Teacher, may also be considered for this role.