Headteacher

The Orchards Primary Academy seeks an inspirational, strong, effective leader with a proven record of impact and success to join the Partnership permanently or earlier if applicable from September 2024.

You will be ambitious for every child to achieve his or her full potential and have a strong sense of belonging and community. You will build on the school’s success and continue the constant drive for improvement in standards, achievements, and aspirations for our pupils. 

You will understand the principles of delivering an outstanding Curriculum provision and ensure the highest possible quality of teaching and learning is in place.

A good strategic and operational knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework are also required alongside the ability to lead, motivate, and inspire your staff to provide high quality learning experiences for your pupils. 

You will be supported by the Director of Education to continue with the forward momentum that is evident within the Academy. You will receive the support, challenge, belief, and encouragement of a successful, forward-thinking Partnership. 

We are looking for a leader with the following qualities: 

·      Creativity and innovation with a proven track record of successful leadership 

·      A strategic, pro-active thinker with a clear vision for the future 

·      A passion for learning and for transforming the lives of children through

education. 

·      A commitment to working collaboratively to motivate and inspire others.

·      A desire for excellence 

·      Ability to challenge and empower staff and students to aspire to the highest

academic achievements. 

·      A commitment to nurturing the whole child and providing a broad and balanced,

inclusive educational experience.

·      A clear vision for engagement and collaboration with governors, parents and the

wider school community to support sustainable change.

 Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification which are attached.

 To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Cjenkins@greenheartlearning.org

 To apply for this role or for further information, please complete the application form and submit this to hrrecruitment@greenheartlearning.org

Closing date: Friday 12th January 2024

Interview date: Friday 26th January 2024 

Greenheart Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, and evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.