Principal

Located on the outskirts of the rural market town of Newent; about 10 miles north-west of Gloucester city, and with magnificent 38-acre site and impressive sports facilities, Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre are seeking to appoint a visionary leader with a proven track record of delivering school improvement.

To build on the upward trajectory of our academy, our Principal will need to be creative, innovative and able to build strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders. They will inspire and motivate the staff, students and community at large to capitalise on the enormous potential and exciting opportunity our school and trust possess.

Employer: Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre (a single Academy Trust)

Location: Newent, Gloucestershire

Salary: L29 – L35 (Negotiable for suitably experienced candidates)

Contract type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

Posted: 27 December 2021

Closing Date: Noon 28 January 2022

Anticipated Start: September 2022 or Easter 2022

Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre an 11-18 comprehensive academy with 1051 students currently on roll (119 in the sixth form), situated ten miles north-west of Gloucester city, within three miles of the Herefordshire border.

The Governing body feel that there is now sufficient stability, following the international disruption of Covid-19, to appoint the next Principal of the academy. The previous substantive postholder took early retirement in April 2021.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, highly aspirational and dynamic leader with extensive knowledge of the current educational agenda, and a strong proven track record of school improvement.

The new Principal will secure our strong post-pandemic recovery which will enable our longer term ambitions to grow and operate as a MAT. We hope you will be excited by this opportunity for further career development alongside our growth as an organisation.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a dynamic, inspirational leader with vision and drive
• Have a proven track record of school improvement
• Be able to demonstrate the impact of their leadership of staff, students and the wider community
• Be committed to continuing the upward trajectory of the school’s journey
• Be innovative and able to think strategically and creatively
• Be able to motivate, inspire, challenge and empower our dedicated staff and students
• Have excellent leadership and management skills to deliver outcomes without compromising the wellbeing of staff and students
• Be an excellent communicator with the interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with all stakeholders

We will provide you with:

• Highly motivated, well behaved, respectful students with a strong desire to learn
•  A committed, hard-working, highly skilled and friendly staff
• A cohesive school community with strong relationships between students and staff
• A range of extracurricular activities to develop the whole child
• A commitment to enable high quality continuing professional development for you
• A very supportive, highly committed Governing Body

Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre has a strong team spirit and a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment, which enables the holistic development of all students. We promote exemplary relationships at all levels, and strive for outstanding outcomes.  All staff and students are valued highly.  We have a first class commitment to developing individuals and working with them to reach their full potential. Emphasis on staff wellbeing is an integral part of our culture and we provide an outstanding working environment.

You are very welcome, and encouraged, to visit the school. Depending on Covid-19 restrictions, we do hope to be able to welcome you for an informal pre-application visit on either Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th, Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th January 2022.

Please call Ann Price, Business Manager, on 01531 820550 or email aprice@newent.gloucs.sch.uk  to make an appointment.

This appointment is supported by ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service. If you feel this opportunity is for you and would like an informal confidential conversation about the post, please contact Carl at ASCL Leadership Appointment Service on 07905587448 or via email to  carl.elder@ascl.org.uk for further information.

If you wish to be part of our fantastic Learning Community, please complete our electronic application form and submit it  to our dedicated inbox, recruitment@newent.gloucs.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is: 12 noon on Friday 28th January 2022

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 2nd February

Interviews will be held on: 14th, 15th and 16th February

The post is available from September 2022 (or Easter 2022 if possible for the successful candidate).

Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application form, satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS Disclosure.