Headteacher

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2BA

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024 at the earliest

• Closing date

  7 May 2024 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £91,633 - £108,776

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Ability to promote the Christian nature of the school
• Capacity to recognise and build on the considerable successes of the school and formulate a vision for innovation and improvement
• Ability to lead and inspire high quality teaching and learning
• Ability to inspire, demonstrate and support the highest expectations for all
• Sound knowledge of current and future educational developments.
• Knowledge and experience of school self- evaluation.
• Ability to use strong and effective management systems underpinned by clear communication
• Ability to provide and implement appropriate improvement plans and policies
• Commitment to the continuation of our strong links and partnerships with the Trust, governors, staff, parents, pupils, the wider community, other schools and international work
• Ability to delegate responsibility with accountability
• Understanding of local and national developments for AP/PRU
• Knowledge of financial management
• Knowledge of human resources management
• Significant experience at a senior level with substantial deputy or acting headship experience
• Proven track record of raising educational standards
• Experience of whole school monitoring, evaluating, and improvement
• Proven experience of leading whole school staff development
• Experience of successfully leading change and inspiring others
• Experience at headship level
• Senior leadership experience within an academy
• Experience in at least two secondary schools
• Led a school to improve from one Ofsted category to another (e.g. RI to Good)

What the school offers its staff

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Applying for the job

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About Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1692 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: kay.grainger@ietrust.org
• Phone number: 02476674625
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blue-coat-church-of-england-school-and-music-college (opens in new tab)

Blue Coat Cof E School is a very successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry with over 1500 pupils.
At Blue Coat Church of England School, our vision is “Living life in all its fullness”. We exist to equip our students to live life in all its fullness by providing excellent education which is distinctively Christian and inclusive of all. At the heart of this education are the values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity and Servanthood, working Together for the good of all individuals, the school and wider communities.

Arranging a visit to Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kay.grainger@ietrust.org.

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