Head of School

Chobham Academy opened in September 2013 after joining the highly successful group of Harris Academies. This 3-18 Academy is a world class educational legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Chobham Academy is founded on a powerful vision and forward thinking ethos and provides a high quality, challenging and personalised education for boys and girls between the ages of three and eighteen. Our targets for student attainment and achievement are aspirational and stem from our unwavering belief that every child can, and will, achieve excellence.

We are looking for an inspiring and outstanding Head of School to join our secondary team. You will be joining an Academy of committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what students can achieve. In July 2015 Chobham Academy was graded as Outstanding in every category by Ofsted.

This successful candidate will be expected to bring drive and inspiration to enhance our Secondary student’s education experience and prepare them for all stages of their education. We are looking for an experienced person who is passionate about education and has a flair for working with young people; we need people who are resilient, highly driven and self-motivated, who will go the extra mile to ensure that students achieve beyond their own expectations.

The position requires excellent understanding of improvement strategies, with the ability to manage change and to motivate staff towards achieving clear and inspirational goals. Above all, you will possess a relentless drive to raise standards for our children. This is a unique opportunity for a leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. The successful candidate will be part of an outstanding team.

The Academy is based on an ethos of aspiration, ambition and high achievement for all with a focus on academic excellence and world class facilities. It also aims to a dynamic centre of world class learning and the hub of the local community. The Academy accommodates day care facilities and nursery, a 3 form of entry primary phase, 6 form entry secondary and large sixth form as well as offering adult learning and a comprehensive lifelong learning programme to meet the needs of the local communities.

Chobham Academy is part of the Harris Federation, a leading group of 37 primary and secondary Academies. This enables us to offer you a comprehensive induction programme and training and development opportunities to support your career development. Chobham is an Academy that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development, and planned career progression.

For a confidential conversation with the Executive Principal, or to arrange a visit, please contact Gina Regan, HR Advisor, via email G.Regan@chobhamacademy.org.uk or Tel: 0203 747 6061.

Closing Date: 12:00 on Friday 20th May

Please apply for this position online using our Harris careers portal. You can make a quick and simple online application from any device. To download the Job Description and Personal Specification, please click here to register and start the application – https://careers.harrisfederation.org.uk/vacancy/head-of-school-262654.html 

Harris Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.