STEP Head Teacher

STEP HEAD TEACHER

Turnham Academy

Salary: competitive

Required for September 2023

Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is a collection of 20 Primary academies serving South London, East Sussex and growing. We are one of the top Academy Trusts within the country and are continuing to work together to improve and evolve for the children and communities we serve.

The Head Teacher post represents an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to develop their leadership skills within a very strong and supportive professional network. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of committed staff, enthusiastic children and a growing, supportive community.

You will: 

• Believe in the mission, vision and values of STEP Academy Trust;
• Be a creative, strategic thinker;
• Be passionate about improving educational standards and providing high quality leadership by motivating others;
• Be able to develop effective partnerships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community in order to drive forward change and shape the future direction of the Academy.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• Support from the Central team and wider Executive Team
• Excellent professional development and career opportunities
• A full range of benefits including: membership to Perkbox discount scheme, subsidised private health care with Benenden, free school lunch when working in school, Teachers’ pension scheme
• A strong positive ethos across the Trust including a commitment to anti-racism and staff wellbeing

You are welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about these roles and the locations prior to application. Also, if you would like to visit us ahead of applying for this role, please contact Sharon Hinds, HR Officer at sharon.hinds@stepacademytrust.org to make the relevant arrangements.

CVs are not accepted.

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, social media check and satisfactory references. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We have developed an anti-racism roadmap with our Trustees that operates throughout our schools and have created extensive training.

Closing date: Wednesday 19th April 2023 (midday)

Interviews:   Monday 24th April 2023