Primary Headteacher

The Directors of Community Academies Trust wish to appoint an outstanding and inspirational leader to the position of Headteacher of Chadsmead Primary School in Lichfield.   Chadsmead Primary School is a family school serving a culturally rich and diverse community close to the centre of Lichfield, a historic and beautiful town in Staffordshire. Chadsmead Primary School is on an exciting journey to provide an outstanding education, where children will thrive in our caring, exciting, and inspirational learning environment.    

Community Academies Trust currently comprises of eight primary schools, a new free school from September 2017, five secondary schools and two National Teaching Schools. We are driven by a desire to lead rather than follow and to be beacons of outstanding local provision, which our community can rely on for the excellent education we provide for our children. We have a proven track record of achieving success. Chadsmead Primary School will be supported by expertise and support from across the trust.   

This role would ideally suit an ambitious senior leader, Deputy Headteacher or serving Headteacher looking for an opportunity to develop excellent community school provision at Chadsmead Primary School. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following: 

• An ability to develop a vision for the school and to inspire, enthuse and motivate others, in line with our trust’s ethos;

• Possess the drive ambition and vision which ensures that all children achieve more than they ever thought possible;

• Able to develop an innovative curriculum which exploits our wonderful local environment and excites leaving children eager to learn;

• Be committed to children enjoying and engaging in their learning whilst also being challenged;

• Be an outstanding teacher who models best practice in all areas with the ability to ensure those standards are replicated throughout the school;

• Be a strong leader with high levels of interpersonal skills and the ability to  build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and our wider community;

• Be able to develop inspiring leaders at all levels in the school community; 

• Possess the knowledge, skills and expertise to develop effective systems which  ensure the school operates highly efficiently and makes the most of resources and its environment  ensuring the focus is always on quality learning experiences;   

• Have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. 

How do I apply?

To apply for the position of Headteacher, please download the attached information or visit www.communityacademiestrust.org.  

Please complete the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms (saving your application with Forename-Surname). Submit the forms by email to recruitment@communityacademiestrust.org. 

Visit are available upon request - current availability - 15 March 11:00am, 21 March 1:30pm and 29 March 9.30am.

Closing date: 9:00am on Tuesday 4 April 2017.  

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 April 2017.  

Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards in line with Community Academies Trust vision and values.  

If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact Edward May, Director of Education on 01827 892913.  

With regards to queries on the application process please contact a member of the Community Academies Trust Human Resources team on 01827 702216 ext. 3128.  

Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. 

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