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Head Teacher - The Taunton Academy

Head Teacher - The Taunton Academy

Richard Huish Trust

Somerset

  • £72,484 - £102,137 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Salary:
L21 to L35 salary commensurate with experience and proven capability
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August/September 2023
Apply by:
15 February 2023

Job overview

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.


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About Richard Huish Trust

+44 1823 320 800

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Richard Huish is a Multi Academy Trust comprising of a 6th Form College, 1 secondary school, 5 Primary schools, 3 All Year-Round Nurseries and 2 Term time Only Nurseries.

Huish Education Services are a subsidiary company of Richard Huish Trust and provide the catering and cleaning services across the Richard Huish Trust schools.

The Trust Vision is to Deliver Exceptional Education across all of the establishments in the Trust.

We recognise that delivering exceptional education requires exceptional people who are motivated, feel valued and are empowered to make a difference.

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