Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring leader to join our school family and work with our experienced staff and Church leader, our well behaved and enthusiastic children and their supportive parents. We seek a leader with vision who will uphold our Christian values, will continue to raise standards and has a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning. We are looking for an effective communicator, a creative thinker and someone who is emotionally intelligent to lead our school community. 

Beechcroft St Paul’s is a family and the special atmosphere in the school is often commented upon. Staff and governors work hard to ensure the very best educational opportunities for every child as a unique individual. Our Christian ethos is important to us and we have excellent links with our local church, St Paul’s, Fr Richard and the wider community. 

Our school is a member of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust and works closely with our partners in the Weymouth Bay Hub.

Our New Headteacher will:

• Work alongside the Leadership team
• Take a leading role in improving teaching and learning across the school
• Work with staff to develop an exciting and vibrant curriculum that engages and inspires or children.
• Be an excellent practitioner and have the ability to lead, motivate and inspire children and colleagues.
• Have experience of leading a subject effectively across the school
• Have proven leadership, management and communication skills
• Have strong, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Be passionate about children and have a proven record of raising achievement

In return we offer:

• Friendly and polite children who are eager to learn
• The opportunity to influence and develop  leadership across the school
• Effective CPD opportunities
• The opportunity to lead in the development of a stimulating and creative curriculum
• An exciting package of employee benefits

 
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged

please contact Tracey Edwards on 01305 783500 or tedwards@beechcroft.dsat.org.uk 

To arrange an informal conversation with the Chief Executive of the Trust 

please contact Gemma Shave-Smythies on 01722746948 or office@dsat.org.uk 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process. We encourage visits to our academies and conversations with our Headteachers and these can be arranged between yourself and the school.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form and return via hand or post to the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, Diocesan Education Centre, The Avenue, Wilton SP2 0FG or via email to office@dsat.org.uk. 

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews. Interviews are planned for Thursday 18th and Friday 19th October 2018 and further details about the interview process will be emailed to the candidates in good time.

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.