Head of Academy

Reference: JOB/21/00943

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy has a team of hard-working dedicated staff, highly supportive parents and children who want to learn. 

The school is part of the Cavendish Learning Trust, which consists of four schools based in Chesterfield. Each school is unique with a range of strengths and all our schools work alongside each other to develop inspiring learning experiences for the children.

We are looking to appoint an innovative and inspirational person who has the skills and experience to lead Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy on to the next stage of its journey, to ensure the best possible experiences and outcomes for every child.

We are looking for an experienced primary school leader who:

• has a proven track record of inspiring and empowering those around them to raise standards
• has high expectations of achievement and behaviour and who believes that every child can succeed         
• has a clear vision to develop the academy and the skills and determination to achieve this
• has an excellent understanding of how to develop an effective primary curriculum
• is committed to working in partnership with the parents and the community to provide a safe and caring environment which allows pupils to develop socially, emotionally and academically

We can offer you:

• high quality support from an experienced Trust team, including school improvement, finance and HR 
• opportunities to work with colleagues and leaders from across the trust
• a commitment to your professional development as a leader
• a supportive staff team who are committed to working together to make a positive difference for every child

For more information about this role please see our Candidate Information Pack attached or visit the vacancies section on our website www.clt.org.uk to see an interactive candidate pack with videos from the children of Dunston, on the kind of Head they would like!

If you have any further questions or you would like a discussion about the role or would like to arrange a visit, please see the section in the Candidate Information Pack on ‘How to Apply and Visit our Academy’.

Please do not apply using the Derbyshire County Council website.

Closing Date: 02 May 2021

Provisional Interview Date: 18 and 19 May 2021

For more information please click here.

The Cavendish Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.