Executive Head
Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
Lewisham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2019
Job overview
Created in 2008, the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools educates 2,600 students in Lewisham and comprises Prendergast School, Prendergast Vale School and Prendergast Ladywell School. The group is a hard federation made up of both voluntary aided and foundation schools and, as such, benefit from being more autonomous than other groups. The Federation enjoys a close relationship with The Leathersellers’ Company which dates back to the 15th Century. Six of the Federations’ 21 Governors are appointed by the Company.
The Governing Body are looking to appoint an outstanding Executive Head who will build on the excellent work done to date by David Sheppard. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Federation into its next stage. Progress has been made in ensuring greater consistency across the Schools and, in the coming years, this will have to be consolidated and continued. Candidates will need to be a strong strategic leader capable of embedding continuous improvement and positive change by working closely with the senior leadership team and other external stakeholders.
Ideal candidates will have Headship experience with a proven track record in school improvement and the leadership and management skills to inspire and mentor a strong team. Candidates will need to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders and to be an influence within the local and national education arenas.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference NACASB. Alternatively email belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Applications should be received by noon, Monday 4th February.
Attached documents
About Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
- Leathersellers' Federation of Schools
- C/o Prendergast School, Adelaide Avenue, Lewisham
- London
- SE4 1LE
- United Kingdom
Welcome to the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools which includes Prendergast Ladywell School, Prendergast School, Prendergast Vale School, Prendergast Primary School and Prendergast Sixth Form.
The aim of the Federation is to provide an excellent education for children from the local community in a safe, inclusive, supportive learning environment. In our schools people are valued, make positive contributions to each school and pupils are taught to develop as responsible, independent members of society. We make sure that pupils leave with the best possible skills and qualifications to enable them to make the choices they want to make about their future. The Federation serves over 3000 young people in Good and Outstanding Schools in Lewisham.
All our schools share a common goal which is to provide excellent academic education and inclusive, personal support to all pupils. We are determined to continue to develop and sustain an outstanding educational service for our community. We value pupils’ diversity and actively teach and encourage all students to make positive contributions so that they become responsible, independent and successful members of society. Each school has its own identity and ethos, but all share these common values and purpose.
Our aim is to support all pupils to achieve through our high quality educational provision. We do this through high quality teaching. We recognise too that all aspects of our provision contribute to pupils’ development. Our PSHE and Wellbeing provision, music service, the sports teams, the enrichment clubs, the trips and journeys, our provision in arts and drama, our school councils, all help develop the whole child. We know that happy confident pupils, who like and are engaged in all aspects of school life, are successful.
Paula Ledger MA
Executive Headteacher
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