Head of School
The Magna Carta School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Fringe School L24-L32
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2020
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2020
Job overview
The Magna Carta School, a Good school (Ofsted 2017), is seeking a new head of school with vision, drive, experience, inspiration and dedication following the retirement of the current postholder. This is a superb opportunity for an experienced deputy or serving head of school to build on her legacy and take the school to Outstanding.
Our ideal candidate will be an inspirational and thoughtful leader who can further develop the school’s vision. A strong focus on the quality of teaching and learning is essential along with the drive and rigour to maintain the improvements in terms of progress and attainment throughout the school. The successful candidate will have the tenacity and commitment required to evaluate, identify and action areas for improvement in the school.
The Magna Carta School is a founder member of the Unity Schools Trust and the 2015 Learning Partnership. The successful candidate will continue to develop links with the Trust and Partnership and work collaboratively with other local schools.
The Magna Carta School is situated in Staines-upon-Thames with close links to major road and rail networks.
We have a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities available for all staff and our staff care package ensures that access is available to many services such as wellbeing support and medical treatment.
Our Candidate Pack for this role gives further details about this post. The specific application form attached to this role should be completed by applicants wishing to be considered. Application statements should address the key areas of focus highlighted in the form.
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About The Magna Carta School
The Magna Carta School is an 11-16 academy in the Unity Schools Trust based in Staines-Upon-Thames, with approximately 1100 students on role. The school is a founder member of The Unity Schools Trust and the 1215 Learning Partnership, determined to enhance lives for young people across this area of Surrey.
The school has a long and proud tradition of educating students from our local community. To facilitate high aspirations, progress and achievement, we have high expectations of behaviour, rooted in respect for one another. We are particularly proud of our students; they are aspirational and enthusiastic about their learning and as a result make good progress and achieve impressive GCSE results. They consistently and successfully progress on to further education and apprenticeships.
Our Academy Council provides a strong voice for students to present their ideas and concerns and to develop the skills necessary to become advocates for positive change. We believe listening to, and reflecting upon, the experience of our whole school community is an important part of our continuous development journey.
We strive to provide a welcoming, challenging, secure and inclusive learning environment where all students and staff feel that they belong. We are committed to realising our vision that Learning Shapes Lives by creating a culture in which everyone aspires to achieve in a reflective educational environment and a school community where together we learn to know, to do, to be and to live together.
If you think you can make a positive and confident contribution to our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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