Headteacher

HEADTEACHER

JUPITER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Full Time

Leadership Pay Scale (Fringe Area) L18 to L24

Required from 1st September 2022

We are seeking a Headteacher to be responsible for the successful strategic development and direction of Jupiter Primary School, providing the vision and effective leadership that will ensure high quality education for all its pupils and excellent standards of learning and achievement. The Headteacher will also contribute to the Trust as part of the extended Senior Leadership Team. 

We would like you to have:

• Qualified Teacher Status.

• A good honours degree in a relevant subject.

• Evidence of continuous professional development.

• Substantial experience in a senior leadership role, e.g. as a headteacher or deputy or assistant headteacher. 

• Evidence of managing and making a substantial contribution to the effective management of change. 

• Evidence of successful implementation of strategies to improve teaching and learning to raise the standards of achievement for all pupils. 

• Evidence of effective teaching, assessment and target setting.

• Ability to develop and implement strategies for school improvement, including data analysis, target setting and strategies for improving the quality of teaching and learning for pupils. 

• Ability to monitor performance management and manage effective professional development. 

• Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning. 

• Effective management of pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning.

• Ability to work in partnership with other schools in order to meet pupil’s needs. 

• Ability to engage parents in their children’s learning and the work of the school.

• Ability to prioritise and manage time appropriately, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. 

• A track record of achieving challenging professional goals. 

• Flexibility and an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas.

• The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and other members of the school community. 

• The ability to manage and resolve conflict. 

• Excellent time management skills and organisation. 

• A commitment to promoting equality of opportunity.

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.

We can offer:

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school and Trust

• The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships

• The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement

• Exceptional professional development opportunities 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to make an application: 

• Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application

• To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification (maximum of 2 sides of A4)

• The vacancy closes on Monday, 21st February 2022 at 10am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found

• Interview date: Wednesday, 2nd March 2022

• To arrange a conversation with our CEO, Dr Josephine Valentine and/or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Marianne Barlow, Head of Human Resources on 07917 035893 or at mbarlow@danesedtrust.org.uk  

Website: www.jupitercfs.org.uk. / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk 

School Address: Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 5NT

E-mail: recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk

Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW

Tel: Marianne Barlow 07917 035893