Head of School, Grange Academy
Grange Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8AUThis job expired on 4 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
4 October 2021 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- As required
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L16 - L22 £57,077 - £66,017
Head of School, Grange Academy job summary
This opportunity is for somebody very special - someone who:
• promotes the key values of integrity, partnership, community, knowledge and growth
• has a passion for enabling outstanding teaching and learning, in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality is key
• has a proven track record of leading a dedicated team of professionals who are relentless in their pursuit of excellence
• is committed to working in partnership with families; putting the child at the centre of what we do, ensuring the voice of the child and family inform our practice
• cherishes knowledge and understands the importance of curriculum
• is an innovator and strategist, a natural leader who is also a team player
• is able to create the vision to be overall outstanding - working with pupils, parents, community and teachers to deliver this
• is a skilful communicator with the vision and passion to place our pupils’ needs and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.
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.
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About Grange Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 136 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Grange Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bernice.russell@biltt.org
- Phone number
- 01234 407100
Grange Academy is a special school for learners aged between 5 and 16 with a complex range of needs including moderate learning difficulties and autism. Grange was judged to be Good with Outstanding Leadership and Management in July 2017 by Ofsted. We are looking for an inspirational leader who can take us through those final steps to achieve outstanding in all areas. We are part of a local multi academy trust (MAT) of special schools called Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT). BILTT have been successful in the bid to sponsor the new Special Free School in Bedfordshire.
Arranging a visit to Grange Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bernice.russell@biltt.org.
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