Principal

‘Working together, creating opportunities’

The Governing body are seeking to appoint an outstanding leader to be our next Principal. We are seeking a person with vision and inspiration who can drive our students and staff to deliver their very best. This is a unique opportunity in the sought after destination of the Jurassic Coast.

Budmouth College is a high achieving, oversubscribed and innovative college, catering for students coming from all backgrounds with a varied range of abilities needs and ambitions. We have been judged as Outstanding in our last two OFSTED inspections, (2010 and 2013).

With over 1,700 students on roll (ages 11-19), we are proud of providing a rich and varied curriculum alongside a unique, award winning and extra-curricular offer. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to lead the college through its next crucial phase of continued improvement.

Can you:

• Articulate the vision for the College, inspire and empower others to share the same in achieving it

• Deliver a clear vision and determination to build and achieve excellence for all groups

• Inspire and motivate students and staff, ensuring all are valued and supported to be the best they can

• Be passionate about making a difference for every student

• Maintain and develop the excellent relationships between the students,staff, parents,governors and the wider community

• Inspire and lead your colleagues to achieve their potential whilst striking an effective balance between support and accountability

• Navigate the challenges of the current educational climate.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

This College values the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Further information about the college and the position is available to download online here or from the college website www.budmouth.dorset.sch.uk. To request a hard copy of the application pack please telephone Mrs Charlotte Reed, HR Manager on 01305 830531.

We look forward to welcoming your application.