Federation Headteacher, Biggleswade and Northill
Edward Peake CofE Middle School
Bedfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L20 £61,013 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2016
Job overview
Headteacher Edward Peake Church of England (VC) Middle School and Federation Headteacher Northill Church of England (VA) Lower School
Edward Peake Church of England (VC) Middle School is a thriving and popular school in an expanding community, with an excellent reputation. Our current Headteacher has led this successful school for the last seven years and we are proud of her achievements. Following her retirement we are seeking a Headteacher who will relish working with us on the next phase of our development.
Our school has strong links with a local school as part of a highly collaborative soft governance federation. The role advertised is principally Headteacher of Edward Peake Church of England (VC) Middle School supported by a strong Senior Leadership team. In addition to this you will be the Federation Headteacher of Northill Church of England (VA) Lower School, providing leadership and guidance through the Head of School.
Plans are underway to expand the federation further to include Caldecote Church of England (VC) Lower School. We are currently consulting with stakeholders, seeking their approval for a merger. If approved our Headteacher becomes the Federation Headteacher and the Governing Bodies merge from September 2016.
We also work closely with the Biggleswade Community Union of Schools (BCUS) to share knowledge, resources, and expertise and to deliver seamless cross-phase transition from Reception to 6th Form.
If you are an existing Primary or Middle School Headteacher or a Primary or Middle School Deputy with a range of experience and are looking for the next step in your leadership career, then we can offer you a unique opportunity for professional development.
You will have:
- passion to foster a lifelong love of learning and realise the full potential of every child
- inspiration, able to work with senior leaders to build a strong foundation from which to achieve even higher standards in all areas of the federation’s work
- enthusiasm with the energy, drive and passion to build upon the existing strengths and high expectations of each school, creating a cohesive federation which moves forward to achieve even greater success, and, above all, outstanding pupil achievement
- a deep respect for the Christian foundation of our schools and ability to continue to grow and develop the current Christian ethos which is embedded throughout the life of our schools and curriculum.
We offer:
- a unique opportunity to work across the Primary age range and lower Secondary
- a dedicated team of senior leaders supported by professional and hardworking staff
- engaged pupils with excellent behaviour and a love of learning
- ambitious, supportive Governing Bodies each lead by an experienced Chairman
- support from fellow Headteachers through our links with BCUS and the diocese.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Karen Chatwin 01767 314562 to arrange a visit or if you need a printed application pack and application form.
Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 6th June 2016.
Short listing: Monday 13th June.
Candidates chosen for the short list will be notified as soon as possible afterward. Unsuccessful candidates will also be notified.
Interviews: Thursday 30th June and Friday 1st July. The Interview will include a presentation, the subject of which will be advised upon invitation to interview. Other activities with pupils, staff or governors may also be included.
Application Forms: please return completed forms -
By post to: Tracy Hartley, Education Personnel Management Ltd St John’s House, Spitfire Close, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6EP
Or by email to: headship@epm.co.uk
EPM can also be contacted on 01480 423434
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Enhanced DBS checks are required.
About the employer:
Edward Peake CofE (VC) Middle School
Location: Biggleswade
Org type Mainstream – Foundation
Phase Middle
Funding Status State – Community (Voluntary Controlled)
Gender Mixed
Age Range 9 – 13 years
Denomination Church of England
Federation Member School
Northill CofE (VA) Lower School
Location Northill
Org Type Mainstream – Foundation
Phase Lower
Funding Status State – Voluntary Aided
Gender Mixed
Age Range 4 – 9 years
Denomination Church of England
Edward Peake C of E (VC) Middle School
Potton Road Biggleswade
Bedfordshire SG18 0EJ
Attached documents
About Edward Peake CofE Middle School
- Edward Peake CofE Middle School
- Potton Road, Biggleswade
- Bedfordshire
- SG18 0EJ
- United Kingdom
Edward Peake School was named in honour of a local philanthropist who, in the days when education was by no means a right for our local children, made a permanent bequest by which a school teacher could be paid and children from poor families receive an education. Although little else is known about Edward Peake, it is right that his generosity and far-sightedness is commemorated in the name of our school. Edward Peake Middle School has served the communities of Biggleswade, Caldecote, Dunton, Northill and Ickwell for almost thirty years and has always had a reputation for inclusiveness.
Edward Peake is part of a pyramid of schools which feed neighbouring Stratton Upper School. We are proud to feel part of the increasing success of the pyramid in raising our children’s achievements in their public examinations at 16 and 18.
Children join middle school half way through Key Stage 2 and leave just two and half terms before being tested at the end of Key Stage 3. Because Key Stage 1 and part of Key Stage 2 is delivered by lower schools and Key Stage 3 is also concluded in the upper school it places great emphasis upon effective liaison in order to achieve continuity and progression.
We believe that the education we offer at Edward Peake gives our children a firm foundation for the next stage of their education.
Purpose and Aims
“Tomorrow Today” (E.P. School Council Mission Statement 2007)
The Purpose of Edward Peake C of E (V.C.) Middle School:
To ensure through the promotion of Christian values and the Every Child Matters Agenda that all children experience a quality of care and consideration within a safe community that enables them to develop their sense of personal worth and identity as a citizen.
To ensure that all children experience a quality curriculum, at both Key Stages, which is relative to their needs and of sufficient breadth and depth to enable them to make the best use of their talents and abilities in whatever field of expertise to which they may aspire.
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