Headteacher
Windmill LEAD Academy
Nottingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- L21-L33 (dependent upon candidates’ experience and suitability)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2017
Job overview
Windmill L.E.A.D is part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, which was recently named by Ofsted's former Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw, as a "high performer" and that it should be used as an example to others.
Windmill L.E.A.D Academy has just over 461 pupils on roll and is a ‘Good’ school, as rated by Ofsted in January 2015. We are seeking a visionary leader to join us from September with the skills, experience and drive to build on the school’s achievements and lead it to outstanding.
We are looking for an exceptional communicator who has a clear understanding of how to develop our school further. You will have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour. You will be able to engage, motivate and excite pupils to learn. Your colleagues, the parents and other key stakeholders will trust and respect your leadership so that your vision can be achieved. Previous senior leadership experience (either as a deputy or head teacher) is essential.
We are looking for someone who:
- is an exceptional leader who leads by example with proven experience of accelerating progress and raising standards
- has the ability to communicate a clear vision for school improvement
- has the ability to work successfully with the community
- has the ability to lead a strategic team.
In return, the successful candidate will:
- be joining a strong and dynamic team of professionals
- be supported through a comprehensive professional development programme
- work in a school with high aspirations for all its pupils and staff
- be provided with excellent career opportunities
- be given a highly competitive salary, negotiable according to experience and track record.
This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally and to impact upon children’s learning.
Visits to the school are recommended and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit and to see how to apply, please contact Chris Gartner at Hays Leadership on 07595 646 645 or email him chris.gartner@hays.com.
Closing date: 9:00 am on Tuesday 18th April
Interview dated: Week beginning 24th April
https://www.hays.co.uk/jobs/windmill-academy
The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Windmill LEAD Academy
- Windmill LEAD Academy
- Sneinton Boulevard, Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
- NG2 4FZ
- United Kingdom
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy exists to create a community of learners that have respect and integrity at the core of their being.
Through high expectations, we endeavour to instil in our learners a positive attitude that feeds a passion for life-long learning, a respect for self, others, diversity and the environment. We will deliver an inclusive curriculum that inspires, nurtures and develops the talents of all our learners. By establishing a welcoming, safe and innovative community, that empowers learners to think and work creatively both independentlyand in teams, Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy will support children to become successful, honest citizens, capable of adapting to the ever-changing world.
We want children to develop resilience and independence in all academic and social domains that can be transferred to the wider world in a respectful way. Windmill learners will be leaders of their own learning; kind, ambitious andconfident builders of their futures. They will be critical thinkers who are reflective, which will enable them to have the courage to enrich their lives and the lives of others around them.
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