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Head of School / Headteacher

Castle Mead School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD

This job expired on 15 January 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  19 April 2021

• Closing date

  15 January 2021 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 December 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership L10 – L16 per annum/pro rata Head of School Leadership L15 – L21 Per annum/pro-rata Head Teacher (starting salary dependent on experience)

Head of School / Headteacher job summary

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated and creative leader? Can you drive the next phase of Castle Mead’s development? Can you build on our successes to achieve excellence in all that we do? If so we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join this developing Multi-Academy Trust and lead one of its three primary schools. The Trust would welcome applications from existing headteachers and experienced senior leaders looking for a new, exciting and rewarding challenge to become our new Head at Castle Mead.

We are now looking for a new Headteacher/Head of School who:
- Is committed to The Mead Academy Trust’s vision, purpose and values, and further developing a strong team of leaders, teachers and support staff to deliver a culture of continuous school improvement
- Possesses the leadership qualities and flair to make great things happen that will take the school to the next level
- Has excellent knowledge and understanding of current educational priorities and challenges, and how to provide a high-quality education
- Is a motivational leader who will work in partnership with our family of schools and have a willingness to share practice and to learn from others
- Will bring energy and creativity to drive curriculum innovation whilst maintaining existing effective practices
- Has a proven track record of achieving success and raising standards as a leader
- Has the belief that every child can and will succeed, and the determination to provide the necessary experiences to make this happen
- Is self-motivated, ambitious and has a strong track record of professional learning
- Is highly organised and personally effective, and is able to direct the strategic and operational running of a large, and growing, school
- Is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with children, parents and the wider community

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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About Castle Mead School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 379 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Castle Mead School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: teachingschool@themead.wilts.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-mead-school (opens in new tab)

Castle Mead School opened in September 2014 to serve a new housing estate on the outskirts of Trowbridge Wiltshire. The school is continuing to grow and when full will be a two form entry primary school. It was graded Good by Ofsted in June 2017.

It is a happy, vibrant place characterised by optimism, excellence and creativity. Our children benefit from a large site with 14 classes, a Resource Base that provides specialist support for children with a range of complex needs and an onsite nursery. There are extensive grounds, which are used to enhance our approaches to teaching and learning. We are committed to providing an educational environment that values each child as an individual and nurtures their potential.

Arranging a visit to Castle Mead School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email teachingschool@themead.wilts.sch.uk.

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