Headteacher

 Excellence through Endeavour: Creativity through Collaboration

Salary:  Competitive for a Group 5 School (commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate)

The governors of The Banovallum School are looking to appoint a dynamic, committed and inspirational Headteacher, with strong leadership skills and vision to further the success of this thriving learning community and ensure that the school provides the best opportunities for all students.   

The successful candidate will:  

• Demonstrate optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards their students and staff, and towards parents, governors and members of the local community. 

• Work with political and financial astuteness, within a clear set of principles centred on the school’s vision, ably translating local and national policy into the school’s context.  

• Have excellent knowledge and practice in the use and exploration of data to drive school performance. 

• Have excellent interpersonal skills, be able to inspire, challenge and motivate staff and students, creating a culture that facilitates the highest quality teaching and learning. 

• Demand ambitious standards for all students, overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on students’ outcomes.  

• Have significant senior leadership experience, preferably in more than one setting; an individual who has the energy and resilience to drive excellence throughout the school. 

• Have the ability to build on the very good links that have been established with: Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School,  the feeder primary schools, parents, the wider community and local employers. 

• Have clear tactical awareness with regard to examination performance; curriculum; progress measures and Ofsted.  

In return, Banovallum offers: 

• Polite and thoughtful students who are rightfully proud of their school. 

• A remarkably committed and professional staff. 

• Strong support from the governing body, parents and other stakeholders. 

• Excellent practice in behaviour management; inclusion and student support. 

• The opportunity to raise student progress outcomes further. 

• An exceptionally united ethos of high quality learning and development for students and staff.  

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to visit Banovallum School and speak to the current team, see the learning environment and meet our enthusiastic and creative students. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The job description for this post is in line with the Professional Responsibilities for Headteachers as outlined in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.  

The key dates you need to note are:  

Candidate Visit Days: 7th, 8th and 9th March 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Monday 13th March 2017 

Shortlisting: Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th March 2017 

Interviews: Wednesday 22nd  and Thursday 23rd  March 2017  

Comprehensive information about the school and an application form is available on the website www.banovallumschool.co.uk.    For further information and to book a visit please contact Margaret Watters, Headteachers P.A., on 01507 522232 or mwatters@banovallumschool.co.uk