Academy Headteacher
Paignton Academy
Torbay
- Expired
- Salary:
- L32-L36 £82,676 - £91,187
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 14 November 2016
Job overview
An exceptional leader is required to lead this 11-18 Academy of 1300 students in the delightful setting of Torbay in Devon.
Following the retirement of the current Principal, Bay Education Trust is looking to appoint an energetic and inspirational Headteacher who will lead the Academy on the next phase of its development.
The Trust is seeking a leader who:
- Has high aspirations for pupils, staff and the local community
- Is relentless in raising standards
- Has the skills to inspire and challenge others
- Is committed to social inclusion
- Is able to work effectively with the other Headteachers in the Trust to benefit all students and their families
- Has the interpersonal skills and drive to ensure all young people fulfil their potential
Candidates are most welcome to visit the Academy for an informal chat with the current post-holder and / or the Chair of the Trust.
Interviews will be held over a two day period between November 28th and
December 9th.
The Academy is situated in Torbay and is part of the beautiful English Riviera. It is within easy reach of stunning beaches with golden sands, rolling countryside and Dartmoor. It is also a short drive from the new South Devon link road, which brings a host of benefits including easy access to the Historic City of Exeter and its surrounding areas.
For further details, please contact the Personnel Officer, Paignton Community & Sports Academy, Waterleat Road, Paignton, TQ3 3WA, telephone 01803-403624 or e-mail: personnel@paigntonacademy.org or visit www.paigntonacademy.org link to Teacher Vacancies.
Closing date for applications is 12 Noon on Monday November 14th 2016
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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About Paignton Academy
At Paignton Academy, we seek to develop all students, both academically and socially, as well as culturally and emotionally. During their time at Paignton Academy, we will ensure that students receive excellent teaching and learning within a highly disciplined but supportive environment, so that they have the very best opportunity to be their best self. More than this, we also develop a deep sense of social, civic and personal responsibility within our students.
We set very high expectations and focus on areas such as kindness and community whilst ensuring that good work, citizenship, progress and attainment is always formally recognised and celebrated throughout the school.
‘Leaders and staff promote a sense of belonging at Paignton Academy, with the view that ‘we may be two sites but we are one school’ Osfted July 2022
Click here to learn more about our school and our vision
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust has been ranked as the highest performing trust in the South East and in the top 15 academy trusts in England, out of more than 100. – 2020 DfE report
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