Headteacher

Headteacher – The Village School (part of Compass Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust)

Salary range: Leadership Scale Level L30 – L36 Inner London

Start date: ASAP

The Village School is looking for a Headteacher who is an outstanding education practitioner, passionate about teaching and learning with the ability to instil and nurture this in all pupils and staff and committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential emotionally, socially and academically.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A confident and strategic leadership style able to inspire and motivate a strong and effective team

• Evidence of a track record of raising standards and improving outcomes

• Commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion to ensure each child is given every opportunity to fulfil their potential

• Modelling agreed school values and creating the environment in which children and staff strive to the school ethos of a kind and supportive environment

• A developmental management style, with integrity and optimism

• A clear understanding of the unique challenges for community which impact upon readiness for learning and attendance, including health and wellbeing

• Extensive experience in safeguarding, promoting positive health and wellbeing for all children and staff.

The school can offer you:

● Happy, confident, and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.

● Incredibly motivated staff, who always put the children first.

● Positive and engaged parents contributing to a real community focused environment.

● A supportive governing board that is engaged, positive and proactive in ensuring the school continues to thrive and develop.

Closing date for applications:  9.00 am Friday 2nd February 2024

Interviews: Week Commencing 19th February 2024

We very much look forward to receiving applications from candidates whose personal qualities, values and experiences meet the requirements of this job.  Potential candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact Dhanu Vekaria, PA to CEO, on 03003030610 or dhve@compasslp.co.uk to arrange a visit.

All relevant checks in line with KCSIE 2022 will be carried out on Shortlisting.