Head of School

‘We provide all our children with a challenging, engaging and safe environment which promotes a lifelong love of learning’.

We have a vacancy for an outstanding and highly motivated Head of School at Manor Longbridge.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented leader to join our large, vibrant school, which has two sites in East London.

Key objectives of the role are to:

• lead, motivate, challenge and inspire the whole school community to strengthen the quality of education and maximise outcomes
• lead, manage and develop an inclusive curriculum which demonstrates ambition for all pupils
• lead and develop the practice of all staff ensuring well-being is at the centre of school life
• have a strategic role in leading whole school improvement
• lead the organisation of the school on a daily basis
• deputise for the Executive Headteacher

The successful candidate will:

• be innovative, creative and a strategic thinker
• be friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching
• have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum
• be experienced in school improvement with a proven track record of success and strong leadership in developing teaching, learning and attainment
• have the ability to lead other adults and work collaboratively as part of a team

As a large school on two sites, we can offer:

• a supportive, well-established senior-leadership team
• hardworking, dedicated and enthusiastic staff
• a friendly and motivated school community
• opportunities to develop as a practitioner with support from a large, experienced teaching
• team
• bespoke CPD to provide for personal growth with opportunities to develop leadership
•  skills

The closing date for applications is Friday 1st July 2022 at midday. Interviews W/B 11th July 2022. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.

Full job description, person specification and application form are available from recruitment@manor-i.bardaglea.org.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children. 

We expect all members of staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for this post. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.