Head of School

What skills and experience we're looking for

About you

We are looking for a leader who

 is an excellent and reflective primary teacher with a strong record of improving provision and pupil outcomes;

 has successful leadership experience and is ready to take responsibility for the day to-day leadership of a school;

 combines high expectations with warmth, integrity and care;

 can inspire, motivate, support and challenge colleagues;

 understands how to translate a clear vision into effective action and sustained improvement;

 is committed to equity, inclusion and removing barriers to learning;

 communicates confidently and builds trusted relationships with pupils, staff, families and partners;

 is organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities; and

 shares the ACE mission, values and commitment to character education.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer

You will join a supportive school and Trust community that is ambitious for its pupils, staff and communities.

We offer

 the opportunity to shape the next stage of Baltonsborough C of E Primary School’s development;

 a close professional partnership with the Executive Headteacher and senior Trust leaders;

 protected leadership me alongside your Key Stage 2 teaching commitment;

 high-quality professional development, bespoke coaching and leadership support;

 access to Trust-wide networks, expertise and collaborative working opportunities;

 clear opportunities to develop your talents and contribute beyond your own school; and

 a values-led culture in which colleagues are supported to grow and flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.