Headteacher
The Misbourne
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2022
- Apply by:
- 17 September 2021
Job overview
“Our aspirational leadership embeds a culture of ambition which permeates the school”
Ofsted May 2017
The Trustee Board of The Misbourne is seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to lead the Academy from January 2022. The role would ideally suit an existing experienced Headteacher or a Deputy Headteacher, with substantial leadership experience in pursuit of their first Headship. Our current Headteacher is leaving the Academy after three years in the role due to relocation. She leaves the school in a strong position: rated “Good” by Ofsted, with many outstanding elements, financially sound and with student outcomes meeting national expectations. Our strategy, vison and mission are strong and we are looking for an Headteacher to build on these over the coming years.
Our vision:
‘To develop world-class students who have the belief in themselves that anything is possible and lead happy and successful lives.’
We are looking to appoint an open communicator with the passion to bring out the best in the students and staff and to navigate the Academy through the next exciting stage of its development. We have a culture of ambition that would suit a Headteacher who has the motivation and the trust to empower others in order to get things done.
The Misbourne lies in the village of Great Missenden, in the Chiltern Hills, a short distance from the M25 / M40 and served by the Chiltern train line. It is a strategic partner in the Astra School Alliance, fully participating in training, support, research and development.
The school has:
- A good local reputation and is regularly oversubscribed
- High expectations of staff and students and no tolerance for complacency.
- A calm learning environment where students have a positive attitude to learning, their progress and personal development.
- High quality teaching and a real focus on bespoke staff development
- A clear commitment to maintaining high standards and maximising the performance of each individual student.
We have just over 1000 students between the ages of 11 to 18 with 150 in the Sixth Form served by a staff of just over 100 (c.60 teaching / 30 support staff). We have recently started building a new multi-million pound sports centre which is due to be completed in Summer 2022.
If this role interests you, please visit the ‘Joining Us’ area on our website: www.themisbourne.co.uk.
We invite candidates to come and visit the Academy ahead of submitting your application. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs D Murray on 01494 867845 or HeadsPA@themisbourne.co.uk to arrange a visit. The closing date for applications is 9am on 17 September and Interviews will be held over two days on 22 and 23 September.
Letters of application should be addressed to the Chair of Trustees, Ms K Goodwin, on no more than two side of A4 equivalent, no smaller than font size 11. This should be accompanied by our completed application form and equal opportunities form which can be found on our website. Please send completed applications to HeadsPA@themisbourne.co.uk
The Misbourne is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and
volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check.
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About The Misbourne
As Headteacher it gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the trustees, staff and students to welcome you to The Misbourne. Thank you for showing an interest in working with us.
This is a good school where every student really does matter and where our team of professional and passionate staff works hard to instil the belief in each of them that they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.
We believe that there are three things that are important to working in a school. Firstly, the students. We are fortunate to have polite and respectful students with well-supported families who want to work hard and do well but for some, lack the self-belief to really achieve their full potential. Secondly, a supportive staff body and investment in continued professional development. Staff are happy to work here and are very rightly proud of their school. They are supported by a comprehensive training programme that takes into account individual roles as well as career progression and aspirations. We are linked to two teaching schools and take a lead role in delivering training sessions for trainees from across Buckinghamshire.
Thirdly, our facilities. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities across the curriculum including a new building for the Sixth Form, English department and school café; extensive playing fields; three new IT suites and brand-new multi-million pound sports centre including dance space and fitness suite (free to use for staff). We have recently transitioned to Google in preparation for Year 7 commencing blended learning using chromebooks from September 2023.We believe that there are no barriers to learning that cannot be overcome. We strive for educational excellence in every lesson, every day, through a climate of high expectations, which are actively promoted in all aspects of school life. The Misbourne provides a learning environment that allows all students to flourish through mutual respect, kindness and a strong desire to achieve.
Through inspiring teaching; excellent pastoral care and strong partnerships with families and the wider community, our students leave us with the qualifications, skills and values needed to lead happy and successful lives and we are looking for similarly dedicated and inspirational colleagues to join us.
This is such an exciting time for the school and we welcome applications from prospective employees who share our vision, values and aspirations for students.
If you would like to visit us and see for yourself, I would encourage you to make arrangements for a tour via the school office admin@themisbourne.co.uk. Staff and students are exceptionally proud of our school and we would love to show you around.
Mr Rich Peters (LL.B) Hons
Headteacher
Click here to view The Misbourne's Ofsted Report - May 2022.
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