Headteacher

Headteacher / Principal.

Salary negotiable for the right candidate depending on experience plus a relocation package on offer. Suited to an experienced Deputy, current Headteacher, or a senior leader with rapid improvement experience.

Tes is currently supporting a friendly and supportive primary academy, based in Torquay, Devon. The school is looking to add an ambitious Headteacher to their progressive and supportive school ideally starting in January 2022.

As Headteacher / Principal, you will lead by example. You will have strategic oversight over the day-to-day operations at the school and will lead, making improvements to ensure the best outcome for the school's pupils and bridging the gap. The school is a large 3-form entry primary with fantastic provision for EYFS and Nursery and is well on its way to Ofsted Outstanding.

“The academy, based in Torquay, Devon, opened in September 2012 and is sponsored by a large and successful multi-academy trust. The academy currently has 583 pupils on roll aged 2-11. The academy has an enhanced speech and language provision and our nursery has developed with a new age range from September 2021 and we have just moved into our new building. Our aim is that every child has a happy and active primary education in an environment that is caring and supporting. We strive to provide a stimulating and structured environment in which every child will be inspired to reach their full potential. Whether you are a senior leader working towards your first headship or a Headteacher seeking a new challenge this is an exciting time to lead our school.  Which is where you come in!

You will be an excellent senior leader with a strong track record of success.  Through the role you will lead, motivate and develop our committed team at the academy, and your values will align with a focus upon inclusivity and striving for higher achievement. You will embrace the opportunity to lead our school on a journey to excellence.  If you’re driven and resilient and able to provide inspirational leadership this is the right position for you. This role provides a remarkable opportunity to combine the experience of running a school with the benefit of working as part of a national trust.  You will be joining the leading inclusive educational trust in the country - one where you have more prospects to develop, where your work is truly valued and where you will receive the recognition and rewards to motivate you to build on your achievements.”

The school is offering:

• A super supportive and highly visible support network including a dedicated central support team;

• on-going CPD with programmes of study such as NPQEL and MA in Educational Leadership

• progression support throughout the school and wider group

• support package for Senior Leaders including support from the Trust and Regional Education Directors

• the chance to take on further responsibility such as Trust Leadership roles in the future.

The school expects:

• A UK teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGDE, SCITT, BEd or MEd with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• a relevant Education or relevant Degree

• experience of leading a school with an improvement plan in place either as a Senior Leader, Deputy or Head of School/Headteacher

• demonstrated impact working as a senior leader supporting rapid improvement across primary provision

• a love and passion for education.

Please include REF: 1487721 in the email subject line.

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To learn more about this role please email tom.nutley@tes.com for an information pack which includes school name, role specifics and context.

Please feel free to call Tom Nutley on 0776 700 1965 or drop an email to tom.nutley@tes.com for further information. REF: 1487721