Headteacher (Non-Teaching)

School website: http://www.bickleighdown.devon.sch.uk

Closing date: Noon, Monday 5th July 2021

Interview dates: Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd July 2021

Due to the retirement of the current head teacher, the governors, pupils and staff of Bickleigh Down Voluntary Aided Church School, are looking to appoint an inspiring leader to take this distinctively Christian School forward.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative leader to join the staff at our large (418 on roll) yet friendly, inclusive and welcoming school.

We are a 'good' school with outstanding features and seek to achieve outstanding status in both Ofsted and SIAMS at next visit. Our happy children and motivated staff create a welcoming community where learning is fun. Our core values of love, forgiveness, hope, spirit and aspiration are at the heart of our learning as we seek to “spur each other on in love” (Hebrews10:24)

We can offer you a school with:

• High academic achievement and an enviable record in a variety of sports activities, both team and individual
• A school community united as a family
• Professional, dedicated and experienced staff with a very high retention rate 
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development
• An effective and supportive governing body
• A caring Christian learning environment with strong community links
• A low number of children receiving FSM
• The benefit of excellent resources and facilities inside and out
• Areas of outstanding natural beauty nearby

We seek someone who will:

• Provide excellent leadership of the school, particularly in response to the Pandemic, and especially in closing the educational gap as a result of the disruption of teaching and learning throughout 2020/21
• Have proven managerial, strategic, and collaborative skills with the confidence to delegate.
• Be able to communicate effectively and have the interpersonal skills to work with all those who want the very best for the children in our care
• Support, inspire and empower us
• Have a clear vision and ability to build on our academic success and enable our children to flourish

School Visit in the Current Climate

A visit to our school is strongly recommended, taking full account of current government guidance. Please contact Carol Wilkinson (admin@bickleighdown.devon.sch.uk) in advance to arrange a COVID-safe visit. 

Safer Recruitment

Bickleigh Down is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Together, we seek to nurture and develop the complete child in all their God-given talents

An application form can be requested by contacting Jennifer Ord at Babcock LDP on 01392 287296 or emailing LDP-AdminHeadships@babcockinternational.com