Headteacher

Battle Primary Academy, based in Reading, is a part of the National Education Trust Academies Trust. Our academy, with 445 NOR, serves the Reading community and has a welcoming environment and is committed to the education of its pupils’ progress. Pupils feel safe in the school and want to learn.

Since academisation in 2013 we have gone through significant, positive change and have put in place robust systems and processes. We are now ready to appoint a substantive Headteacher to take us on the next stage of our journey.

This position would suit a motivated, proven Senior Leader with an eye for detail and data, and outstanding expectations for Teaching and Learning. Our next Headteacher will have a sincere desire to see the best for their pupils, achieving this through developing trusting relationships with parents, governors and outside agencies, as well as implementing an ambitious internal strategy and vision.

This position involves leading, managing, inspiring and investing time into your team, to share your vision for the academy. As the Headteacher you will be raising the standards of the school by creating a carefully considered strategy that will provide staff with direction and encourage students to try hard and aim high.

The ideal candidate will be a capable and energetic Leader looking for a new challenge in a busy Primary environment.

You will be passionate about demonstrating the following:

• Creating a clear vision for the academy that inspires and motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the community, includes the core Trust educational vision, aims and values, and embraces equality of opportunity;
• Providing leadership and management which enables the academy(s) to give every pupil a quality education and which promotes the highest possible standards of achievement and well being;
• Securing the long-term success of the academies within NET Academies Trust, by maximising potential through the skills and resources held within the Trust;
• Building leadership capacity throughout the academy / cluster, developing effective succession planning and having line management responsibilities for the academy’s staff;
• Building on existing structures of middle leadership to ensure excellent teaching throughout the school;
• Positively engaging a large staff, both as a body and on an individual basis;
• Using your proven ability to identify priorities and engage staff in developing solutions;
• Engaging with the wider community.

What Battle Academy can offer:

• Motivated and strong senior and middle leaders, who are looking to drive improvement across the school;
• The opportunity to build the leadership team for the next phase of the school’s development;
• A platform to build on excellent work and take the school to the next stage in its development;
• The opportunity to grow with NET Academies, as it grows its provision of partner schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to take over a passionate school, where they can make a real difference to the future of the school and the Trust as a whole. If you believe you have the relevant skills and experience to be considered for this position, we would welcome hearing from you. Please contact our search partner at The Education Network to speak in more detail about the post, the school and the Trust, before confirming your school visit.

For further information about this post, an in-depth conversation or to arrange a School visit please contact our chosen partners, The Education Network, Alex Curtis on alex.curtis@ednetwork.co.uk or 07436 794 311 or 0203 905 5189.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:- 12 noon on Monday 27th March 2017

• Completed applications must be returned to alex.curtis@ednetwork.co.uk by 12 noon on Monday 27th March 2017
• Interviews will be held after Easter

Battle Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Battle Primary Academy
Cranbury Rd
Reading
RG30 2TD