Head of School

Head of School - The Heath School, Runcorn

Start date: January 2022 or earlier by arrangement

Closing date: Monday 18th October 2021 at 9.00am

Salary: Competitive to attract the best

The Heath is a popular and oversubscribed school, graded good by Ofsted in September 2017, with personal development, behaviour and welfare graded as outstanding. The students respect and appreciate the commitment and hard work of our excellent staff. ‘Pupils display very positive attitudes to learning.’ ’Pupils enjoy productive and harmonious relationships with their peers and members of staff.’  ‘Pupils are committed to doing their best and pupils of all abilities demonstrate resilience in lessons.’ Ofsted 2017

Our ethos of high aspiration, support and challenge permeates every aspect of our work. Students are challenged and supported by a team of dedicated and professional teachers who strive to achieve the absolute best for the students they teach with high expectations of all individuals at all times.

Our positive and caring atmosphere, backed by excellent resources, makes this a wonderful place to work in a supportive learning environment.

The successful applicant will lead the development and implementation of the school’s vision and strategy, drive forward new and ongoing school improvements, have the ambition to make The Heath School an outstanding school. We require an excellent leader with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage students, colleagues and other stakeholders.  Previous experience as a Deputy Headteacher is essential.

We would strongly encourage you to visit the school in person to experience the school’s atmosphere and to view all our excellent facilities.

If this sounds like you, and you would like to work for an innovative and collaborative Trust, and you want to learn more about this unique opportunity and The Heath Family MAT, please visit www.jointheheath.co.uk.

Completed applications to be sent to admin@satiseducation.co.uk

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

The closing date for applications is Monday 18th October at 9AM

Interviews will take place 21/22 October 2021

The Heath School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.