Head of School (Hampton College Secondary Phase)
Hampton College
Peterborough
- Expired
- Salary:
- L29 - L35
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2023
Job overview
Hampton College
Eagle Way, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8BF
Hampton College is an established, successful, all-through school, which formed its own multi-academy trust (Hampton Academies Trust - HAT) in 2014. The Trust is also the education provider for the neighbouring secondary school, Hampton Gardens School and Hampton Lakes Primary School, which opened in September 2019. In 2020, Dogsthorpe Infant School joined our Trust. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.
Hampton College currently serves the community of Hampton, on the southern outskirts of the city of Peterborough and has excellent links to London, Cambridge and Stamford.
Required for September 2023
Head of School (Secondary Phase)
L29-L35
We are looking to recruit a passionate, committed, optimistic and resilient person, who will be a highly visible leader and the public face of the school. The role encompasses many of the duties of a traditional secondary headship, but will also function within our innovative all-through and multi-academy trust structure.
As Head of School you will:
- Work closely with an exceptionally strong team of teachers and support staff to take the school on to the next phase of its journey
- Help shape the strategic direction of the school, to build on our significant strengths
- Maintain a sharp focus on raising progress and attainment within a calm, caring, inclusive and aspirational environment
- Be an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivational leader, who is a visible presence around the school
- Be a leader who is an excellent teacher and communicator, who cares deeply about the prospects of young people and is passionate about the transformative potential of comprehensive education
- Work with a collaborative and talented Senior Leadership Team and dedicated governing body and trust team
Closing date for applications will be 9.00am on Tuesday 18 April 2023
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 April 2023
For further details and to view the school's prospectus, please visit the trust website -
Attached documents
About Hampton College
- Hampton College
- Eagle Way, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Cambridgeshire
- PE7 8BF
- United Kingdom
Hampton College is an established, successful, all-through school, which formed its own multi-academy trust (Hampton Academies Trust - HAT) in 2014. The Trust is also the education provider for the neighbouring secondary school, Hampton Gardens School and Hampton Lakes Primary School, which opened in September 2019. In 2020, Dogsthorpe Infant School joined our Trust. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.
Hampton College currently serves the community of Hampton, on the southern outskirts of the city of Peterborough and has excellent links to London, Cambridge and Stamford.
Head of School
Alex Ford (Secondary Phase)
Paul Jones (Primary Phase)
Executive headteacher
Dr Helen Price
Vision and values
The school’s motto is "progress, partnership and pride". Teachers aim to provide the right learning environment and tools to allow each student to reach their potential. They strive to value every individual's unique talents, beliefs and cultures, and to promote a positive ethos that values respect, responsibility and participation. Students are supported to grow spiritually, morally, socially and culturally.
At its core, the curriculum prioritises English, maths, science and ICT. It provides a broad range of other subjects including drama, music, RE, history, geography, languages and media studies.
Ofsted report
“Good teaching in the college is typically characterised by teachers asking questions skilfully to make students think hard and consolidate their understanding. Lessons are usually well matched to the abilities of students and this means that individuals are able to make good progress.”
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