Principal

Role: Principal

Salary: up to £72,000 (subject to review) + pension

Location: Fishponds, Bristol

The Role

Steiner Academy Bristol is seeking to appoint a new Principal to lead the school through our next phase of development.

We are looking for applicants with strong leadership and management capabilities from across the education sector. We would like to hear from candidates with demonstrable experience in holistic, progressive and innovative learning and leadership styles from both the mainstream and Steiner sector. A background in Steiner education is not essential as long as you can demonstrate an enthusiasm to work with our ethos. 

We are looking for a motivated, inspirational and experienced individual who can turn our vision, ethos and values into a school that inspires pupils, supports parents and delivers benefits to the local community.

The successful candidate will have either

• a proven track record in leading and managing a mainstream school, with an empathy for progressive and innovative educational approaches and/or
• a strong Steiner teaching background, with experience of leading key aspects of school life and a commitment to developing leadership and management capability in the state system.

The role will require excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, leading and supporting teachers, staff, parents and pupils to deliver our schools vision.

Our School

Steiner Academy Bristol opened in September 2014 under the free school programme. We are a two form entry, all-through school, for children aged 4-16 years old. The school currently has 258 pupils, rising to 624 pupils by 2022.

Our vision is for a school that offers age-appropriate learning, valuing childhood and developing the whole child, giving equal attention to ‘head, heart and hands’. Our mission is to provide Steiner education in the state sector, incorporating best practice in teaching and learning. We do that by –

· Offering a Steiner curriculum, which emphasises learning that is in pace with the development of the child;

· Valuing childhood, inspiring children to use their creativity, imagination and natural curiosity;

· Giving equal attention to the cognitive, emotional and practical aspects of learning - ‘head, heart and hands’ - creating a love for life-long learning;

· Having a strong emphasis on nurturing children’s social, moral and spiritual well-being, building strong foundations for life;

· Co-creating a sense of community, inviting pupils, parents and carers to actively get involved in the life of the school, and to support our ethos;

· Promoting well-being and healthy lifestyle choices, including sustainability and a focus on outdoor learning;

· Being innovative in our approach to teaching and learning, looking across the alternative and mainstream education sectors for the best way of doing things.

There are four state-funded Steiner Academies in Bristol, Hereford, Exeter and Frome. Together we collaborate under the umbrella group, the Steiner Academy Trust.

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.steineracademybristol.org.uk

Application Process

Closing date is 9am, 5th June 2017

Shortlisting will take place in the week commencing the 5th June 

Interviews will be held on 21st and 22nd June 2017