Head Teacher / School Principal

Head Teacher / School Principal who is a qualified teacher with extensive experience of both hands-on teaching and management in education, and great leadership qualities is required for a Schools Trust, based in Frome, Somerset, South West England.

SALARY: £71,729 - £83,081 per annum (L18 - L24) + Benefits

LOCATION: Frome, Somerset, South West England (BA11)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (all year round)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Head Teacher / School Principalwho is a qualified teacher with extensive experience of both hands-on teaching and management in education, and great leadership qualities.

Working as the Head Teacher / School Principal you will join a beautiful Primary and Middle school (Reception to Year 8) in the heart of Frome, neighbouring Victoria Park. The school is graded as 'good’ with 'outstanding’ in "behaviour and attitudes", "leadership and management" and "personal development".

This community school embraces inclusion and diversity and staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils.

As the Head Teacher / School Principal you will:

• School Culture: Drive the school’s ethos and strategic direction, fostering a positive environment aligned with its core principles

• Teaching: Establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases and embed the School Teacher Habits across the school

• Curriculum and Assessment: Utilise effective evaluation processes to identify and address barriers to school effectiveness, implementing evidence-informed improvement strategies

• Working in Partnership: Foster relationships with parents, the local community, and other educational institutions to support student success and school improvement initiatives

• Governance and Accountability: Embrace the role of governance, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks, professional responsibilities, and accountability measures

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• You will have leadership qualities to challenge, inspire, motivate and empower others

• A strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage pupils, staff and parents

• Have the ability to drive excellence by valuing and developing others, you will be a qualified teacher with extensive experience of both hands-on teaching and management in education

• Make sure the quality of teaching and learning is at the centre of strategic planning and ensure a planned annual cycle of assessment, monitoring and evaluation across the school

• Ensure a consistent and continuous approach to monitoring pupil progress, using data and benchmarks to identify individual and group achievement

• Be able to balance resources efficiently and effectively in a way that maximises performance and ensures the financial sustainability of the school

BENEFITS

• Professional development
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programmes
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P12171

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