Headteacher
Kingdown School
Warminster
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- Expired
- Salary:
- L28 - L33
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
Headteacher
Salary L28-L33
Closing date: 2nd February 2018(12 noon)
Shortlisting: 21st February 2018
Interviews: 5th to 7th March 2018
Kingdown School and the Acorn Education Trust are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher from September 2018. The role would suit an existing Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher looking for promotion.
We would like to hear from you if you feel you can build upon the significant successes of our school. We are looking for someone who has the passion to enable all our students to reach their full potential and who has:
- The drive, vision and ambition to achieve excellence for all our students;
- A passion to provide the best possible teaching and learning;
- Proven leadership qualities and the ability to challenge, inspire and motivate colleagues;
- A proven record as an imaginative, innovative, resourceful and decisive leader;
- An understanding of the current educational climate;
- A desire to work within the Multi Academy Trust structure.
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school to experience our friendly school community first-hand. Please telephone Elaine Fullick, PA to CEO, Acorn Education Trust to arrange a visit at the school office on 01985 224264 or at elf@acorneducationtrust.com
Please ensure you consider all information attached before applying for this role.
To apply please see information on the application pack information button.
Kingdown School and the Acorn Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Services) check will be required for the successful candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Acorn Education Trust CEO: Sara Edwards
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About Kingdown School
Believe. Aspire. Achieve.
Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. Located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, Wiltshire, we have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care.
Our school has a large and friendly team who are dedicated to helping each and every young person achieve their full potential. In 2022, we retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and were praised for our strong moral leadership and for the wide range of opportunities that we have on offer to support students with their broader development.
As a founding member of Acorn Education Trust in 2014, we work closely with other schools within the Trust to provide the best possible education, opportunities and support for our young people, who are always at the heart of our decision making.
Our well-resourced school has a wide range of excellent facilities, including:
- Sports fields, netball courts, tennis courts, astro turf pitches, a gym and sports hall;
- Dance and drama studios;
- Interactive whiteboards and projectors in classrooms;
- Computer suites in most teaching areas;
- A dedicated sixth form building and suite of rooms;
- A large hall with full AV system and a stage for productions, events and concerts;
- An open-plan library with a wide range of reading materials;
- Subject area suites for science, design technology and art;
- Enhanced provision via our Link and Learning and Welfare Hub, plus a Behaviour Hub.
In a recent survey, 95% of our staff said they enjoyed working at Kingdown and felt well supported here – we value everyone at Kingdown.
Helen Carpenter
Headteacher
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