Head of School

St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8SA

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  27 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 2, Key stage 3
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - This is a full time position.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Group 4: (L16 - L22) £64,226 - £74,284

What skills and experience we're looking for

Detailed information can be found in the Person Specification, within the Recruitment Pack.

What the school offers its staff

The curriculum is broad and balanced, a real strength in middle schools, with specialist provision in music, DT, Computing, P.E. and art in all year groups. Teaching staff work as a dynamic and cohesive team, with a good understanding of learning across various subjects, made easier by the size and type of school. Curriculum development has been a priority in the current academic year, with close links and support from Wessex Teach.

We have 10 teaching staff on NPQ courses, which is indicative of the desire for professional development. This year 2 Curriculum Leaders were appointed in order to drive the curriculum forward.

The Governing Body is experienced and supportive and we also have a PTA that generates considerable additional funding for the school. As Chair, I meet with the Head on a bi-weekly basis with other governors active in regular school visits around their area of focus as a governor.

We have an excellent team of staff. They benefit from being in a bigger family of schools in the Wessex Multi-Academy Trust offering many opportunities for professional development and further career progression. As a school leader new to post you will get extensive support from the Governing Body and from the Multi-Academy Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wessex Multi-Academy Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Upload additional documents

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St Mary's Middle Recruitment Pack - March 23.pdf - 1.59 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Middle
• School size: 487 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: cnewman@stmaryscemiddle.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-middle-school-puddletown (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Middle School, Puddletown

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cnewman@stmaryscemiddle.uk.

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