Headteacher – Hayes School part of Impact Multi Academy Trust

Headteacher – Hayes School part of Impact Multi Academy Trust

Salary: Leadership Scale 36-43 (£121,547 - £142,178)

We are looking for an outstanding and motivated Headteacher who can join us from September 2025, to build on the excellent work that is already in place and to deliver the Hayes vision, to have uncompromising aspirations for every individual and for our school to be an exceptional and inspirational community of lifelong learners. 

Hayes School is a mixed secondary, world class school that aims to develop lifelong learners and nurture talents in all students. Based in the London Borough of Bromley, it comprises of 1700 students aged 11 – 18. Hayes School is a high achieving, oversubscribed school, which provides excellent education for its students as well as exciting opportunities for professional and career development for staff. (Graded ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted 2022). The school benefits from its proximity to central London and excellent transport links whilst bordering the beautiful Kent countryside.

Hayes School is part of Impact Multi Academy Trust, which currently comprises of three other secondary schools and our three primary schools, with a further secondary school due to join our Trust in April. We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher who understands the power of deep collaboration. They will work with our Chief Executive, the other Trust Headteachers, Central Trust team, trustees and governors to continue to develop this outstanding school, which ensures an exceptional education for all students.

We are looking for a colleague who will:

• Demonstrate the knowledge, experience, skills and commitment to lead our school at the very highest level.
• Exhibit the determination and enthusiasm needed to lead the school, applying the Trust’s vision and values and deepening effective collaboration between their secondary school and the wider Trust.
• Have the highest expectations of staff and pupils and the vision to develop and build a strong staff team and cohesive student body and to build strong relationships with parents.
• Inspire and motivate all pupils and staff to develop in a well-disciplined, ambitious, and harmonious environment.
• Enable all pupils to achieve their potential, ensuring that they leave school as mature, rounded, resilient individuals, ready to take their places as active citizens in the wider world.
• Lead on behaviour, attitudes and personal development and be committed to the delivery of the highest standards of teaching and learning.

In return you will get:

·       The opportunity to work in an exceptional school and a highly ambitious Trust.

·       A Trust that prioritises staff well-being, satisfaction, and recognition as well as a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.

·       The opportunity to shape the future direction and development of the school and Trust.

·       The opportunity to work with Primary Colleagues in our cross-phase Trust.

·       Professional development and support.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students’ learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is valued in our Trust.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media check, Barring Services and satisfactory references. We have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to join our Trust at a very exciting time.

School visits for interested candidates:

2pm on Thursday 13 February 2025

10am on Monday 24 February 2025

If you wish to visit the school at one of these times, please contact Jo Demetris, Trust Head of HR, by email: jdemetris@imat.uk Please note, we are unable to offer visits on alternative times/days.

Closing date for applications:

Midday on Wednesday 26 February 2025

Interviews: 

Day 1 Thursday 6 March 2025 (first stage)

Day 2  Friday 7 March 2025