Head Teacher - The Taunton Academy

The Taunton Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional, driven, dynamic and inspirational leader to build on the academy’s many strengths and further develop our vision of delivering exceptional education. We are an ambitious Church of England secondary school based in the beautiful county town of Somerset.

The Multi-Academy Trust model offers the school potential to retain its unique characteristics and to maintain its own local governing body; whilst also offering the Head Teacher a high degree of autonomy in the work of leading the school, with the freedom to focus on teaching and learning.

 We are looking for an exceptional leader who:

• Will demonstrate strategic vision and have a track record of exceptional leadership and management experience
• Is dynamic, motivational and has a proven record of delivering high quality teaching and learning
• Is resilient and financially astute with an unparalleled understanding of education and the challenges in developing schools
• Has an aspirational mindset, leading by example in the pursuit of high standards and levels of achievement
• Is able to understand, value and develop the values of the school and wider Trust
• Is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with children, parents and the wider community
• Can embrace and relish the opportunities available for collaboration and strive for excellence within the Huish group of schools.

Interviews will be held during w/c 6th March 2023 over 2 days (with further shortlisting at the end of day 1).

Please see the Applicant Pack which we hope answers many, if not all, of the questions you might have and leaves you excited about the prospect of working with us. If you would like an informal conversation, or wish to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us via Sarah Gardner sarahg@richuish.ac.uk or 01823 320832.