Head of School

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very successful cross-phase federation as a Head of School. The schools in the Federation are all OFSTED rated Good and Outstanding. The Dartmoor Federation has been a Co-operative Trust since November 2012 and has established an excellent balance of autonomy and collaboration.   We are now at an exciting stage of our development as the Federation is to form the backbone of the Dartmoor Multi-Academy Trust during the Spring Term 2018, with a total of 4 secondary schools and 13 primary schools. Moreover, the Federation has its own Teaching School – The Dartmoor Teaching Schools Alliance – with over 70 schools as members across Devon. As a result, the opportunities for development and career progression within the organization are superb.

Required from January 2018, we are seeking to appoint a Head of School based at Northlew & Ashbury Parochial Church of England Primary School.

As Head of School you will be an educational leader whose core focus will be the quality of teaching and learning.  You will work within a highly supportive Federation Leadership Team under the Executive Headteacher responsible for The Dartmoor Federation Primary Schools

The successful candidate must

 • be an outstanding classroom practitioner

 • be passionate about pupil achievement and aspirations

 • be able to inspire and get the best from others

 • be creative, innovative and energetic

 • have leadership experience and the potential to develop further

 • show commitment to the schools’ Co-operative ethos and voice

  • promote and support the Christian distinctiveness of our Federation Church schools

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a track record of high quality leadership and the ability to inspire people successfully.   We are committed to ensuring pupil progress and high quality teaching and learning provision for all. The successful applicants will share these values and play an active part in delivering on this commitment.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please telephone 01837 659017 to arrange a suitable time.

Applications are invited from committed, motivated and inspirational colleagues who possess the leadership skills necessary to support our quest to become outstanding

The Dartmoor Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

Interviews will take place week commencing 16 October 2017