Principal

A chance to make your mark

Rockingham Primary School is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with the ambition to move towards ‘Outstanding’ over the next three years.

You will be the driving force behind this improvement by continuing to develop the school’s educational vision, ensuring it is translated into robust objectives and plans.

A passion for promoting excellence in teaching and learning and a strong focus on pupils’ achievement and development are qualities you will be able to demonstrate.

You will succeed by providing dynamic, consistent motivational leadership for the academy and its teaching staff. We want you to develop an ethos which ensures regular involvement of teaching staff in academy developments and encourages collaboration, innovation and individual and team creativity.

There is huge potential to make your mark on the school and in the wider Trust.

About you

It’s essential that you have experience as a successful Headteacher or Deputy/Assistant Head in a similar school.

We will be looking for evidence of successful curriculum leadership, together with a record of establishing strong links with the local community.

You will have proven yourself as an effective innovator of education and as a role model and team leader who is committed to the highest standards in all areas of school life.

About Rockingham

Rockingham is a school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. It is a learning community that provides partnership with parents, families, the local community and beyond. The children experience a broad and balanced creative curriculum, which enables every child to reach their full potential as well as discover their talents.

Its vision is to develop fully the talents and potential of each pupil by fostering reflective and resilient lifelong learners. We want all our pupils to become responsible, engaged, successful and confident young adults capable of playing a positive and active role in society.

Developing you

The David Ross Education Trust was awarded Teaching School status for its work in supporting teachers and school leaders. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development delivered through our Teaching School Alliance.

You can look forward to ongoing peer support and coaching and best practice networks that help you innovate, co-develop and share materials, and harness tried and tested practices.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 33 academies, incorporating primary, secondary, grammar and special schools. We employ over 2,000 staff supporting the David Ross Foundation’s vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can offer.

Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled  package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

Salary & Benefits

• Spot salary – circa £61,000
• Access to Teachers/Local Government Pension Scheme
• Business mileage
• Ongoing CPD

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The above post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate with Barred List check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service