Principal
The King Alfred School, an Academy
Highbridge, Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- L27 – L33
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2018
Job overview
Somerset Local Authority (LA) and The Priory Learning Trust (TPLT) are looking to recruit a passionate, innovative and visionary Principal to lead this school to the next level at this exciting time of its development.
We are committed to ensuring that education should foster in its learners a curiosity to discover who they are and what they are capable of, together with developing the resilience for them to test the boundaries of their abilities and build the skills necessary to face the future with confidence.
The new Principal must ensure that each student fulfils their unique potential. They will be expected to work with all key stakeholders to build a compelling vision for the school that drives all school improvement activities.
The successful candidate will be committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning and ensure that improvement in all areas is recognised, encouraged, supported and celebrated.
The Principal will:
- be confident and positive with strong leadership credentials and the ability to build relationships with a wide variety of internal and external partners
- be able to build successful teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve success
- be highly self-motivated and able to motivate others
- understand how to lead and manage effectively
- be a good listener and communicator
- be able to demonstrate a good understanding of current legislation and national developments in education and know how to use resources effectively to maximise performance
To discuss the role in more detail call Neville Coles Executive Principal TPLT on 01934 511411 or email neville.coles@priorylearningtrust.org.uk
To book a tour of the school please contact Denise Hurr Headteacher TKAS on 01278 784881 or email dhurr@kingalfred.somerset.sch.uk
For further information and an application form please click Apply Now, telephone our recruitment line on 01823 348270 or email SSERecruitment@somerset.gov.uk
Please state which post and school. To apply, please complete the application form with a supporting statement (of no more than two side of A4 using Arial pt.11) and return to SSERecruitment@somerset.gov.uk
If you have not been contacted by the interview dates, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
Closing date: Monday 19th March 2018
Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th April 2018
Interview dates: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th April 2018
Attached documents
About The King Alfred School, an Academy
- The King Alfred School, an Academy
- Burnham Road, Highbridge
- Somerset
- TA9 3EE
- United Kingdom
The King Alfred School Academy (TKASA) is a mixed, non-denominational community secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11-18. It is located in Highbridge. Somerset, and has about 1,350 pupils. The school moved to its present site in 1957, where it was officially opened in 1958. Predecessor institutions were known as The King Alfred County Secondary School, and Burnham County Secondary School, which occupied a number of sites in Burnham-on-Sea.
Over the past six years since academisation the Academy has seen rapid improvement, with student numbers increasing year on year to now being oversubscribed, a high performing Sixth Form Centre which has seen numbers triple since 2017, an ambitious and knowledge rich curriculum and very strong behaviour systems in school that have created exceptional conduct from students, recognised by the Local Authority as being a beacon of success. In 2023 the Academy was acknowledged by the Regional Director for its glowing Ofsted report having moved from Inadequate to Good in such a short period (see report below). The school motto is Belong, Believe, Be Proud and this creates an Academy that is inclusive, diverse and a great place to work. It is a real Community school.
Principal
Mr Dan Milford
Values and vision
The school’s aim is to provide pupils with a learning environment that will motivate, engage and challenge. The school encourages pupils to develop skills, and encourages them to challenge themselves on a daily basis.
The King Alfred School Academy aims to create independent learners and strong leaders who will contribute to their own learning. It describes its goal as, “to ensure that every student achieves the best they can both academically and socially, providing our community with young people to be proud of.”
The King Alfred School Academy vision encourages every child to enjoy their childhood, to achieve their potential and turn 18 with the skills, knowledge and qualifications that will give them the best chance of success in their adult life in the 21st century.
Ofsted
'There is a strong sense of community at this school'.
'Low level disruption is not tolerated. There are strong behaviour systems in place'.
'The school site is calm. Routines are the bedrock of this positive culture'.
'Staff are proud to work at this school. Staff well-being is always considered when leaders make changes'.
'There is an ambitious, knowledge rich curriculum in place for all pupils, including those with SEND and/or disabilities'.
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