Principal

Headteacher Group Pay Range
Full Time
1488.5 School (NOR)

Required for 1st January 2018, subject to completion of pre-employment and safeguarding checks, the appointment is offered on a full-time, permanent contract.

The Governors and students are looking to appoint an experienced, dynamic and inspirational Principal with a proven track record in senior leadership to further develop this ambitious 3-16 learning community located in Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent. The Community caters for 1500 learners situated across one secondary and four primary campuses located within close proximity.

Governors wish to appoint a lead professional for the Learning Community who will:

• build on the existing progress made across the community during the first year, taking forward urgent transformational change;
• continue the drive for excellence in learning, teaching and standards;
• lead, inspire and motivate students learners and staff;
• foster an inclusive ethos in which every child is valued and supported to achieve; and
• maintain and increase the confidence of parents, stakeholders and the wider community.

In return, we can offer:

• the opportunity to lead a unique, multi-campus community committed to cross-phase working;
• a caring and inclusive ethos with specialist provision for ALN;
• strong support from an enthusiastic Governing Body;
• a strong and collaborative cluster of partner schools; and
• a close working relationship with Blaenau Gwent local authority and the Education Achievement Service (EAS).

The Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/ passport/ work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing Date: 1pm 15th June 2017
Open visit to school Monday 5th June 2017
Interview Date: 4th and 5th July 2017

PLEASE APPLY USING THE LINK BELOW:-

http://blaenau-gwent.3dmarcomms.com/vacancies

Abertillery 3-16 Learning Community
Directorate: Education