Headteacher
Harpenden Academy
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L15 - L21 (negotiable for outstanding candidate)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from September 2017
- Apply by:
- 6 February 2017
Job overview
Are you an ambitious and inspirational school leader looking for their next challenge? Are you seeking an opportunity to lead a school community within a supportive and collaborative MAT?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead this growing school as it continues its journey to outstanding, as part of the Sir John Lawes Academies Trust. Harpenden Academy is a co-educational primary school for children aged 4-11 years. Having been set up as a free school it is now ready for its next stage of development.
At Harpenden Academy you will find our children friendly, well-behaved and eager to learn. We have active and supportive governors, staff and parents, with the additional benefit of the support of a local, small, experienced MAT. There is effective collaboration and partnership within the Trust and local primary Heads’ forum and a strong commitment to continuing professional development.
To be successful you will be an outstanding leader, who is able to develop and articulate the vision, values and ethos of the academy and who will inspire and empower others to share in achieving it.
An innovator who will develop creative approaches to enhance the quality of education, you will ensure that they enjoy their education whilst reaching their full potential. We are looking for an excellent communicator who can further strengthen existing positive relationships with parents and families, the governing body and the local community and work collaboratively across the Trust.
There are easy transport links from Harpenden to the M25, M1 and surrounding areas and the mainline train station is also within easy walking distance. A relocation package may be available.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact Hazel Wale on 01727 859382 or 07944 215733, or email: h.wale@sjlacademiestrust.co.uk
For an application pack, please go to www.harpendenacademy.org or email: h.wale@sjlacademiestrust.co.uk
Closing date: Midday on Monday, 6th February 2017.
Harpenden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. We are strongly committed to promoting equality of opportunity and the elimination of unlawful discrimination.
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About Harpenden Academy
- Harpenden Academy
- Vaughan Road, Harpenden
- Hertfordshire
- AL5 4EN
- United Kingdom
Harpenden Academy is a new and growing primary school for children aged 4-11 in the heart of Harpenden and it is the first city school within Scholars’ Education Trust. We are housed in an award winning building which marries together a traditional Victorian school with modern architecture befitting the 21st Century.
It is our mission to celebrate children’s learning and encourage their aspirations and leadership skills to equip them for our ever changing world.
What are the school’s values?
· Curious – actively seeking new knowledge and understanding/ given time and resources to be curious and explore/ HA as a learning community where all members see themselves as learners and are encouraged and supported to develop new skills
· Unique – celebrating, respecting and nourishing the uniqueness of each individual in our community
· Brave – willing to take risks and learn from mistakes/ courage to stand up for one’s beliefs and opinions
· Boundless –reach for the stars attitude/ belief that anything is possible / growth mindset/ not limiting our expectations of each other
· Responsible- knowhow to take care of ourselves, others and our environment.
· Playful – learning through play, drama, role play, outdoor learning / having fun and enjoying/ having a happy, optimistic outlook /positive mental attitudes
Through the partnership schools in the Trust we can create opportunities for pupils and members of staff alike ensuring that we are all exposed to forward thinking and innovative approaches to education.
For more information visit us on www.harpendenacademy.co.uk
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