Headteacher

Following the retirement of our highly valued and much respected Headteacher, the Governors of this oversubscribed, friendly, supportive and diverse community Academy, supported by the Trust Board, are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader who will put students at the heart of everything the school does.   

Ellesmere Park High School will suit a leader who:   

• can continue to develop a culture which motivates, empowers and develops all school staff, students and parents to have the highest of expectations and aspirations and who will hold all to account for this mission.

• is a great communicator and who will lead with integrity and emotional intelligence at all times.

• has the commitment and passion to help every student achieve their potential academically, socially and as young citizens in a diverse community.  

If appointed you will lead this successful 11-16 Academy on its continuing journey to become truly outstanding in all aspects of school life, and you will show a demonstrable commitment to working with all key stakeholders: students, staff, parents/carers, Governors and, importantly, the wider community of Salford.

This is a unique opportunity to transform young people’s lives, and to develop professionally, in a flourishing, happy and forward thinking school.  The post offers a tremendous opportunity for you to join a highly successful and ambitious academy, and drive it forward to further enhance its holistic education provision and impressive academic standing.  The successful candidate will have:   

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to communicate this vision to pupils, parents and staff.  

• Drive forward teaching and learning so all pupils are able to reach their full potential.

• The ability to adapt to an ever changing educational world.

• The skills to be an excellent communicator with parents, pupils, staff and the wider community.

• The ability to be a Leader of Learning who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils.

As an integral member of the Consilium Academies Multi Academy Trust we can offer:

• A strong leadership team.

• The opportunity to further improve school performance in the school and the wider Trust.

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming school with positive pupils who enjoy learning in a safe environment.

• A supportive local governing board and Trust Board as well as enhanced support from the Central Trust Team.

• A team of conscientious and enthusiastic staff members who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils

Closing date for Applications: 08 March 2019

Dates for visiting the school: 26th and 27th February 2019.

Further information about the school can be found at www.ephs.org.uk

Further information about the Trust can be found at www.consilium-at.com

Please also review the information available about the Trust on the TES website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy informally or if you have a question please email Sonia Johnson, Director of Operations - Sonia.Johnson@consilium-at.com