Head of Schools - 1 post permanent from Sept 2023

Full time

Leadership spine pay range L10-15

We are seeking to recruit a Head of Schools to lead our two schools and nursery of The Exmoor Federation in Dulverton. The role reports to the Executive Head Teacher (The Exmoor Federation & The Moorland Federation).

Specifically, we are looking for a Head of Schools who:

·       has a breadth of experience across early years and primary ages

·       is able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills

·       has the ability and passion to deliver an innovative and creative curriculum

·       is fully supportive and committed to the aims and ethos of a Church of England school

·       is able to inspire, motivate and mentor staff to share in developing the best teaching and learning

·       is committed to maintaining and nurturing our schools’ positive partnership with parents, the church, parish, diocese, our partner The Moorland Federation and the wider community

What we can offer you:

·       we are a welcoming school community situated in beautiful Exmoor

·       we have a wonderful cohort of talented children who are enthusiastic to learn

·       we have a caring and dedicated team of staff who know each child and have high ambitions for them

·       we have a supportive Governing Body working in partnership to achieve school improvement goals

·       we have a wide federation family ready to support and engage

·       our vision and values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff, children, governors and volunteers actively role model our values

·       we have creative learning environments which extend beyond the physical school buildings that offer real scope to enhance and enrich the curriculum

For information or an application pack including job description, person specification and letter from the Executive Head Teacher, please email her PA, Rosy Arch via: recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk or make contact by telephone on: 01643 841259

Closing date for applications:              Friday 21st April by 9am.

Interviews taking place:                       w/c 1st May- specific dates TBC.           

The schools have a commitment to safeguard children and have a culture of vigilance to support this. The post holder will be required to undergo a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before taking up employment.

Should candidates wish to discuss the role with the Executive Head Teacher or Co- Chairs of Governors please request this by contacting Rosy Arch on the details above.