Headteacher

General statement regarding the school:

Ruishton Church of England Primary School seeks to appoint a caring and inspirational teaching Headteacher to maintain the Christian ethos and build on the strategic development of this happy, close knit and effective village school. Ruishton Church of England Primary School is situated in a beautiful rural location seven miles east of the county town of Taunton with easy links to the M5 motorway. We have a friendly and committed staff team, a strong PTFA and Local School Committee with a supportive parent community.

As a school with a Church of England foundation, the partnership with the local church and the importance placed on Christian theology underpins the values that are at the heart of our school. The school was judged Good in the most recent SIAMS and will be reinspected in the Autumn 2021.

The school is an active member of The Oak Partnership Trust, which enables us to formally collaborate with other primary and special schools within the Trust.

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader, who is passionate about teaching and learning and can appreciate the benefits of working within the structure of a Multi Academy Trust.

Requirements / expectations /opportunities:

The successful candidate will put the school, its children, staff and the local community at the heart of everything they do. The school, LSC and MAT will support you in realising our shared vision, values and aims.

We are looking for an excellent communicator who can lead and inspire pupils and staff to be the best they can be. Who recognises the importance of the whole individual and nurtures their wellbeing and mental health. We can offer you an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced staff who work tirelessly for the good of the children in their care, the school and the local community. 

Our children are looking for someone who is kind, caring and fun, who wants to know them as individuals. Who can provide an inspiring curriculum and nurture them to become confident, happy, resilient members of society.  Our children can offer you enthusiasm for learning and new experiences, laughter and kindness

We are seeking a head who will be approachable, present and visible to all in our local community. We will provide opportunities for development and collaborative strategic thinking across our MAT

The post requires up to two days class teaching responsibility.

To arrange a tour of the school, or a call with Kim Nicholas, Chair of the Local School Committee, please email office@ruishton.oak.education

Further information and an application form can be requested by emailing vacancies@oak.education  

Closing date for applications: 19th February 2021

Short-listing date: w/b 22nd February 2021

Online Tasks: w/b 1st March 2021

Interviews: w/b 15th March 2021

References for shortlisted applicants will be taken up and reviewed prior to the interviews.

Application forms should be returned by email to  vacancies@oak.education by midday on Friday 19th February 2021.

Ruishton Church of England Primary School is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Trust safer recruitment guidelines.

We reserve the right to research applicants on social media platforms and the internet, and the Governing Body may take this into consideration during the recruitment process.