Headteacher

Forfar Education Ltd is a group of Schools in the UK, Portugal, Spain and Greece, growing across Europe into new countries every year. Whilst Forfar own and manage the schools and nurseries, each retains their own identity and culture. What unites the Forfar family is a shared mission of putting the child at the heart of what they do and the educational vision they share. Schools which thrive as part of being in the Forfar group have already achieved success but recognise that continued growth can be better fuelled by being part of something bigger.  Forfar does not want to change what has made schools great, their distinctives, their culture; it simply wants to enhance these and use the expertise of the HQ team to share global best practice and fill any gaps there may be.

We are always on the hunt for new talent, and are keen to hear from experienced or aspiring Heads (with Deputy Head experience) to lead our Schools with vision and dedication. We currently have vacancies across the UK and Europe; relocation costs will be covered for the right candidate.

Position: Headteacher
Location: United Kingdom and Europe
Position Type: Full-time

About the Role:
As Headteacher, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the school, fostering a positive culture among staff and students, and ensuring that every child receives quality education tailored to their needs.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree educated with a PGCE  

• NPQH would be advantageous 

• Membership of IAPS or IAS 

• Strong leadership and organisational skills

• Excellent communication abilities with staff, students, parents, and stakeholders

• Ability to inspire and motivate both staff and pupils

• Problem-solving skills with an adaptable approach to challenges

Values and Attitudes:

• The Head will have the personal qualities to lead, motivate and inspire the School, and will be able to demonstrate natural authority, leading by example, and commanding the respect of the pupils, staff and parents.

• Have a passionate commitment to the academic, personal and social development of the pupils, understand the needs and concerns of the age group and have a natural empathy with them; 

• Have appropriate self-confidence, and inspire confidence in others, whilst remaining considerate of the needs of others, with an ability to deal sensitively with conflict; 

• Display energy and imagination, have a vision for what the School should achieve in the future, with the courage to innovate, and an unwavering commitment to the continued development of the School; 

• Be a standard setter for all sections of the School community; 

• Have an open, participative, collegiate style, with an inclusive and empowering approach to management, with an ability to build trust and foster team spirit; 

• Be able to relate to, value, nurture and communicate with all members of the School community; 

• Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with the Governors, the Senior Management Team and other colleagues; 

• Demonstrate personal strength of character through transparency, integrity and fairness; 

• Be a confident, effective communicator at all levels of the School community, especially Governors, staff, pupils, parents, former pupils, other schools both independent and maintained, and the local community; 

• Have a genuine interest in striving for excellence in everything the School does for its children;

• Be able to inspire, challenge and motivate others.  

We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals ready to take on this rewarding leadership opportunity within Forfar Education Ltd.