Head of Moorcroft School
Moorcroft School, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3BF22 days remaining to apply
Closing date
20 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £83,426.00 - £91,602.00 Annually (Actual) Please see below for further information on salary range
Head of Moorcroft School job summary
Head of Moorcroft School
Salary: Head of School L20 to L24 Outer London (£83,426 to £91,602), Supported by an Executive Head.
Salary: Head Teacher L24 to L28 Outer London (91,602 to 100,623)
Location: Moorcroft School, Uxbridge, Middlesex
Start Date: Ideally September but we can be flexible
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
A rare opportunity to join Eden Academy Trust (EAT) as leader of Moorcroft School has arisen due to the promotion of the current Headteacher. We are now seeking an exceptional and inspirational leader to become the next Headteacher or Head of School. As part of EAT we focus on our people and therefore we have the leadership capacity and expertise to develop the role to suit you, depending upon your experience, needs and aspirations. As a flexible employer we are also open to applications for co-leadership and part-time options.
Moorcroft is proud to be a vibrant, forward-thinking special school that provides outstanding education for students aged 11–19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader with a passion for inclusive education and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people with special educational needs.
You will lead a skilled and dedicated team who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of our students and their families.
We are looking for a leader who will:
champion the rights and aspirations of our students, placing them at the heart of everything we do
lead with clarity, empathy and ambition, building on our school’s strong foundations
inspire and support staff to deliver outstanding teaching and personalised learning
foster a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and innovation
collaborate effectively within the Eden Academy Trust and beyond
In return, we offer:
a supportive and experienced leadership team
opportunities for professional learning and development across a growing Trust
a committed and talented staff and a strong community of families
a school that has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and is proud of its inclusive, respectful, and aspirational ethos.
a comprehensive benefits package
a collaborative families of schools
specialist support from the central team including to finance, HR and IT
For an informal initial conversation and to arrange a visit please contact: Andrew Sanders (andrew.sanders@theedenacademy.co.uk)
Moorcroft School and the Eden Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
The Eden Academy may from time to time require an employee to be relocated temporarily or permanently to one of its other schools. Any proposal to relocate will be carried out with due consultation and reasonable notice.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Moorcroft School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 133 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Moorcroft School website
School location
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