Head of School

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Head of School with energy and enthusiasm to lead the day-to-day management of the school from January 2025. Working closely with the Executive Headteacher, the successful candidate will embody and inspire the ethos and culture of the school. You will also establish and ensure a safe and secure environment for learning and teaching that empowers both staff and children to achieve their highest individual potential, whilst giving due regard to teaching, leadership, and management needs of the school. Core Purpose of Role Working closely with the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School embodies and inspires the ethos and culture of the school. The Head of School establishes and ensures a safe and secure environment for learning and teaching that empowers both staff and children to achieve their highest individual potential, whilst giving due regard to teaching, leadership and management needs of the school. Key priorities The Head of School will:

• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct
• Under the leadership of the Executive Headteacher, develop the quality of teaching & learning, curriculum and behaviour in the school
• Ensure that pupils achieve their potential and make strong progress
• Ensure that all pupils' needs are met
• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community
• Serve in the best interests of the pupils
• Take responsibility for their own continued professional development, engaging critically with educational research
What the school offers its staff We can provide you with:
• Supportive, experienced school team of staff
• The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school's future development
• High quality CPD and networking opportunities
• The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust who support the school with central services teams including School Improvement, HR, IT, Estates, Finance and Marketing.
• Support and collaboration with other schools across the Trust.