Head Teacher

The Governors of Kingsmeadow School are seeking to appoint a driven and inspiring Head Teacher who has the vision and experience to continue to develop a school that has rapidly and significantly improved in recent years.

We require someone who can build on this achievement and can both challenge and support staff and students to even greater success. In return we can offer the opportunity for the successful applicant to lead a school that is determined and committed to provide high standards in all aspects of its provision and cares for both students and staff.

We are specifically seeking a Head Teacher who has:

• Demonstrated a passion for teaching and learning with a thorough understanding of the needs of students of all abilities;
• Strong emotional intelligence and who is able to inspire, challenge and empower others;
• The energy and ability to continue to drive the school forward;
• The achievements, progress and wellbeing of students as their top priority;
• The ability to promote a positive and supportive ethos for students and staff, where all are valued, encouraged and challenged to achieve the very best they can be;
• A strong sense of the importance of the school and its place in the local community;
• The ability to communicate and manage effective relationships with governors, staff, students and parents/carers;
• A collaborative style of leadership, where middle leaders are nurtured and encouraged to develop professionally;
• A commitment to working collaboratively with the other schools. 

Kingsmeadow School can offer you:

• A rich and diverse environment with a superb range of facilities and potential for further development;
• A school that promotes a positive ethos that fully embraces diversity and difference, valuing the individual;
• A school where students display positive attitudes, are happy and feel respected by staff and one another;
• The opportunity to lead and work with dedicated, enthusiastic and talented staff;
• The opportunity to work with Senior Leaders and Governors who are sharply focused and fully understand the needs of the school and students;
• The provision of high quality training and innovative staff development;
• The opportunity to build on the success of the school, to improve and grow its capacity and achievement;
• Existing strong links with local schools.

Pre-application visits by prospective candidates are strongly encouraged. In addition to your application form, please write a letter to the Chair of Governors stating, "How your experience to date can support the school becoming an outstanding institution in all areas of provision". Please note that applications will be shortlisted against the Head Teacher's Person Specification.

Closing date: Noon Friday 7th April 2017
Shortlisting: 24th April 2017 
Interviews: 27th/28th April 2017

Kingsmeadow School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be completed to establish the suitability of the candidate.

If you would like an informal conversation with the current Head Teacher please contact the Head Teachers PA, Audrey Rodaway on 0191 4606004 or at arodaway@kingsmeadow.org.uk to book an appointment.

Further details and an application pack are available from Mrs Rodaway or they can be found on our website www.kingsmeadow.org.uk

11-18 Mixed Comprehensive - 684 on roll