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Abbeyfield School

Northamptonshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
19 February 2018

Job overview

Abbeyfield School is an 11 - 18 co-educational school, predominantly serving the South East of Northampton. A rapidly improving school, that was judged to be good by Ofsted in 2016, the school converted to academy status in 2012, becoming part of the Creative Education Trust.

Abbeyfield School enjoys excellent new buildings that meet the needs of learning in the 21st Century. It boasts a state of the art theatre, outstanding sports facilities and high quality learning environments. In the last few years we have been at the forefront of curriculum innovation and offer our students an extensive and relevant curriculum choice, at key stage 3, key stage 4, and post 16.

Our mission is to develop the full academic, personal and social potential of each individual student. The School has a reputation for success and has become increasingly popular in the local community and is over subscribed. We have high expectations of our students and are an inclusive community and welcome all students from all backgrounds. At the heart of our ethos is the aim to instil in students self esteem, self respect and confidence.

Abbeyfield School is currently being led by an Interim Principal, following the retirement of the previous Principal in 2017.

The Creative Education Trust is now looking to appoint an exceptional permanent Principal to:

  • Provide inspirational and motivational leadership across the school that raises aspirations and drives academic performance
  • Champion a culture that encourages initiative and accountability and strengthens the quality of leadership at all levels
  • Deliver a rich and varied curriculum offer that meets students’ needs in an ever changing world
  • Develop effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders across the community to fulfil the school’s goals

 

An existing Headteacher/Principal or an outstanding and ambitious Deputy with substantial experience of school leadership, you have the creativity, drive and ambition to lead our school. You will possess the leadership qualities and flair to make great things happen that will take the school to the next level. You are committed to further developing a strong team of leaders, teachers and support staff to deliver a culture of continuous school improvement. Building on the ethos of Abbeyfield School, you will foster an environment in which learning continues to thrive and where students are at the heart of everything.

In return for your energy, passion and ambition, we offer you the whole hearted support of a very successful and growing multi-academy trust in continuing to develop Abbeyfield School. You will also be rewarded with a highly attractive remuneration package, and the opportunity to work collaboratively with a group of highly talented Principals to drive the Trust’s future.

To discover more about this exciting opportunity and for an information pack, please contact our retained consultant, John Carter at Veredus on 07725 607112 or email him at john.carter@veredus.co.uk. Please supply a contact telephone number.

The sponsors actively encourage all candidates to visit Abbeyfield School prior to the interviews. To arrange a visit, please contact John Carter at Veredus.

Closing date for applications: Monday 19 February 2018
Initial Assessment Day: Monday 26 February 2018
Final panel interviews: Thursday 1 March 2018

About Abbeyfield School

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+44 1604 763616

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Abbeyfield School, part of the Creative Education Trust, is an 11-18 school, predominately serving the South East of Northampton. Through  teamwork and a shared desire to support and challenge every student in order for them to achieve their personal best we are building on the 2016 Ofsted ‘good’ judgement and the very pleasing recent outcomes. We have high expectations and aspirations of ourselves and of our students. Our Quality First Teaching Charter ensures a focus on high quality teaching and learning. Alongside academic achievement we place a very high value on students’ social and personal development, equipping them with the life and employability skills needed for successful adulthood. 

The school has a wealth of facilities that underpin the wide curriculum including; state of the art theatre, science lecture theatre, dance studio, drama studio, super learning centre designed for collaborative teaching, fitness suite, sports field, netball courts, basketball courts, gym and a full size sports hall. In the last few years we have been at the forefront of curriculum innovation and now offer our students an extensive and relevant curriculum choice.

Our mission is to develop the full academic, personal and social potential of each individual student. The School has a growing reputation for success, with our school slogan "Ambitious to Achieve" proposed by one of our own Year 12 students and our 6 school values - Respect, Resilience, Honesty, Responsibility, Creativity and Independence formed from a staff and student vote . We have high expectations of our students and are an inclusive community and welcome all students from all backgrounds.

This Ambition and community spirit throughout the school led to our Northamptonshire Secondary School of the Year Award 2019 (Northamptonshire Education Awards).

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