Head of School
The Highway Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJThis job expired on 6 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
6 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Pay Spine L12 - L18
Head of School job summary
Application deadline: Wednesday 6th October, 2021 (12.00 noon)
Shortlisting and notification of interview: Friday 8th October, 2021
Interviews: Thursday 14th October, 2021 (all day)
Location: Bromley
Contract time: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
The South Orpington Learning Alliance Multi-Academy Trust is delighted to offer a new and exciting role at The Highway Primary School, as Head of School. Following the retirement of our existing Headteacher, the successful candidate will work alongside an Executive Headteacher to build upon the school’s strengths and secure excellent outcomes for our pupils.
The vision of the South Orpington learning Alliance is for every child in a SOLA school to be included, to know that they are important and to acquire and develop the tools, character and values that will enable them to be happy, to contribute, and to thrive throughout their lives.
SOLA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, medical clearance and a satisfactory reference.
The SOLA Trust is further committed to promoting and building a diverse and inclusive
climate by extending diversity and inclusive awareness throughout our community. We aim
to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive community where all individuals are
appreciated and respected.
This post is full time and is available from January 2022 or April 2022 (subject to circumstances).
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 The Highway Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Highway Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- linda.vineall@solamat.co.uk
The Highway is a one-form entry, recently rebuilt and refurbished co-educational primary with approximately 220 pupils on roll.
The Highway Primary is a caring school where relationships with stakeholders are very positive. Places are sought after, and it is in a fantastic setting. The Head of School is expected to work extremely effectively with the other five academies within the Trust.
Arranging a visit to The Highway Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email linda.vineall@solamat.co.uk.
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