Principal

Fun, Creativity & Achievement

Create a love of learning for every child and be part of their success

We are looking for an exceptional leader that can inspire and has the flair to bring to life fun, creativity and achievement for the children and community at Preston Hedge’s Primary School. Working alongside our experienced Executive Team you will join a strong and talented team at the Preston Hedge’s Academy Trust.

Your Opportunity:

• To shape your vision of the Trust’s ethos of ‘Fun, Creativity and Achievement’ to further enhance the school
• Lead a committed, ambitious and high energy team
• Work alongside an Executive Leadership Team made up of educational experts
• Be supported in an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and challenge
• A commitment for continuous professional development, from a Trust that strongly believes in developing its talent and succession planning for future leadership roles

We are looking for

• Previous leadership experience in a Headteacher role or as a Deputy Head
• Someone able to inspire and engage pupils, staff, governors and the community of Preston Hedge’s to their vision
• The capability to create an outstanding learning environment through the implementation of a shared vision
• A clear understanding of Outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practice
• A dynamic self-starter able to work collaboratively with the Executive team

We would love the chance to show you our school and to talk to you about the role, the Trust and the opportunity. We are therefore holding a recruitment evening on Tuesday 2nd April @ 7pm, so you can have a look round the school and meet some of the team.

There is also more information on our Trust website http://prestonhedgesacademytrust.org/careers/ including a person specification and role description.

To book a visit to the school, or to attend the recruitment evening, or to find out more about the role please e-mail claire.clayson@prestonhedges.org or contact Claire on 01604 665860

Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th April @ 5pm

Interviews – w/b 29 April 2019

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS