Headteacher
Ferndown First School, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FBThis job expired on 20 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
20 February 2023 at 5pm
Date listed
25 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £65,699 - £76,122
Pay scale
- L17 - L23
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of how to improve key components of the quality of education for our young learners.
We are looking for
- a unique and outstanding Headteacher who has a genuine passion for an exciting, board and balanced curriculum
- Someone who is resilient but also innovative
- Has enthusiasm that is infectious, enabling you to bring about change in a positive way
- A leader who is sensitive, respectfully challenging, patient and kind and can relate well with our young people, staff and the wider community
- A leader who can inspire, influence and collaborate with a range of stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
- A School and Trust where everyone is dedicated to transforming education
- A wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career across the Trust
- A well-established and growing Multi-Academy Trust founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusion, Creativity and Independence
Further details about the role
- Passionate about children's learning, progression and welfare
- An outstanding classroom practitioner, with particular experience around leading in a First, Middle or Primary school
- Is committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff
- Has excellent leadership and communication skills
- Is innovative and inspirational
- Is enthusiastic and committed to a strong belief in teamwork
- Is able to lead, challenge and motivate children and staff
- Is committed to working with parents and the wider community
- Has experience of strategically developing the curriculum and approaches to teaching and learning in order to support high levels of progress and attainment
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 Ferndown First School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 9
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ferndown First School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- tthorne@castlemanacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 830037
Ferndown First School is part of the Castleman Academy Trust. We are a Yr R to Yr 4 First School with 360 pupils on roll.
Arranging a visit to Ferndown First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tthorne@castlemanacademytrust.co.uk.
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