Head

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding College of which we are incredibly proud. 

The Abbey Gate family are looking for an experienced leader who has enthusiasm and drive to lead the college into the next stage of organisational maturity, together with the resilience, diplomatic and emotional intelligence to operate effectively. 

With visible leadership, strong interpersonal skills and the charisma and gravitas to inspire the Abbey Gate College community, this is an opportunity for someone to build on our current strengths and for someone to continue to raise expectations and outcomes for our pupils through strategic thinking, hard work and a commitment to our vision.

Job Purpose

To be an inspirational leader and teacher for the college community.

To communicate effectively the College’s mission, vision and aims, hold and articulate clear values and moral purpose, provide consistently high-quality professional leadership of the College, by creating a culture and ethos based on mutual respect and high expectations.

Support the Governing Body in the strategic development of the College and provide overall strategic leadership that will secure continuing success and sustained improvement.

Monitor progress towards the achievement of the College’s vision and aims ensuring the highest quality of education for all pupils. Ensure an environment for learning that empowers both staff and students to achieve their highest potential.

Lead by example and model best practice regarding professional conduct, workload and personal development and be a role model for all in our community and stakeholders.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Being an inspirational role model for the values and ethos of Abbey Gate College and ensure that the College’s vision for the future is understood and embraced by all staff, students, parents/carers and the wider community.

• Being able to create a culture of continuous improvement, implementing effective systems and securing high levels of professional standards in order to attain excellence in every aspect of the College’s provision especially in teaching and learning

• Working with the Governors to craft an inspirational and innovative future vision and strategy for the College.

• To carry out the day to day management, organisation and administration of the role of headteacher at Abbey Gate.

Please see Job description and job specification for more details.

Equality of opportunity

As an employer Abbey gate College is committed to equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome your application irrespective of your gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, trade union activity, age and/or medical condition. Your personal details will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Notice, available on our website in the Policies section.

Safeguarding

Abbey Gate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Children’s Barred check.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter (to Andrew Grime, Chair of Governors) with our Abbey Gate College application form  and CV to Rebecca Upton (HR & Compliance Manager). We look forward to receiving your application.