Headteacher

The Board of Trust in Learning (Academies) are looking to appoint an outstanding school leader to be Headteacher at Orchard School Bristol. We are seeking a person with vision and one who can inspire young people and staff to deliver their very best. Orchard School Bristol is a mixed comprehensive serving a diverse community in the north of the city with 712 students on roll and growing. The school was judged good by Ofsted in 2015 and is going from strength to strength.

You will have a strong track record of improving performance, driving change and raising aspirations as well as standards. You will need to be dedicated, passionate and committed and someone who is able to see the possibilities for success for all students. You would be building upon the current strengths and improvement record of the school identifying how the school can move quickly to achieve outstanding provision and progress.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has the skill, imagination and tenacity to lead the school on its next crucial stage. You will be leading a talented and dedicated team of staff and governors who are supported by the Trust’s Central Team and CEO.

The school and the Trust place no limits on their aspirations for our students and we all believe strongly in the importance of opening horizons and opportunities for those less well placed to see it for themselves. Orchard School Bristol is founded on excellent relationships and the atmosphere is characterised by behaviour that is conducive to learning and respect for the broader community. Students take pride in their school and respond positively to the high standards expected of them.

You will:

• Be an inspirational leader, strategic thinker and creative problem-solver
• Want to make a difference and help transform opportunities for children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds
• Have experience of consistently delivering high standards of achievement
• Have excellent motivational and communication skills to lead successfully
• Be committed to professional development and improving yourself and others
• Be committed to the principle of comprehensive education.

Supporting you:

• Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff
• You will work closely with a highly experienced CEO who will fully support you in this role
• You will work in collaboration with other leaders across the Trust helping to develop the MAT as well as Orchard School Bristol

Trust in Learning (Academies) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

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We would encourage potential applicants to visit the school and to arrange a visit please contact Jackie Gibson, PA to the Headteacher on 0117 377 2007 or email j.gibson@osb.school

Key Dates:

6th February 2017- Deadline for applications
9th February 2017- Shortlisting
23rd February 2017- Information Gathering Day
2nd and 3rd March 2017- Assessments and Interview

Application packs can be downloaded from: http://www.tilacademies.co.uk/

Please send your completed application by email to Clare Anderson at canderson@tilacademies.co.uk  by 12 noon on Monday 6th February 2017.