Headteacher

Cleves is an outstanding, over-subscribed six-form entry KS2 stand-alone academy with an exciting curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, and excellent facilities. We are looking for an exceptional leader, who is energetic, dynamic, and a strategic thinker to lead us in our ambition to achieve more.

We would welcome applicants from all phases of education.

The successful candidate will need to:

• be confident in keeping what works and challenging what doesn’t
• be committed to seeking out evidence based best practice to add to and enhance what Cleves offers
• work well with trustees to help shape the school’s future strategic direction in the light of Cleves’ needs and the local and national education agendas
• be fully qualified in best safeguarding practice as the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• inspire, empower, and motivate the whole school community
• demonstrate the skills to work collaboratively with all, within school and more widely with infant feeder schools and local secondary schools
• have a proven track record in leading teaching and learning of the highest quality
• be committed to supporting the well-being of children and staff
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all
• be committed to developing staff
• sustain and develop the inclusive ethos and values of the school
• be experienced in financial management and HR processes
• be enthused by our current goals of:
• building on our existing SEN provision;
• working with our two feeder schools to create a coherent seven-year primary journey;
• furthering links with our main secondary school
• supporting our excellent sporting offer and developing our arts offer to the same level as sport
• be willing to go the extra mile for the Cleves community.

And in the words of our children, “We want someone who: is fair, listens, is approachable but firm, is passionate about being our headteacher, and lives up to our values“.

We offer:

• a caring, supportive, and inclusive whole school community focused on wellbeing for all
• a forward looking, can-do, entrepreneurial culture
• enthusiastic, articulate, well-behaved, and high achieving children
• excellent facilities, including a state-of-the-art sports hall, a performance hall, and an advanced ICT strategy
• experienced and motivated staff committed to achieving high standards
• experienced and committed trustees
• supportive and proactive parent body

Cleves is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service approval ('DBS') as part of our rigorous approach to safeguarding our children.

Online searches of shortlisted candidates may be conducted.

Cleves is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

We welcome visits to the school during school hours by prospective applicants. To arrange a visit please contact Debbie Stephenson on 01932 224300 or email dstephenson@cleves.co.uk.

Intended interview dates are 27 and 28 November 2023