Headteacher
Ferndown First School, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9FB15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
20 February 2023 at 5pm
Date listed
25 January 2023
Job details
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - 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
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to tthorne@castlemanacademytrust.co.uk
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ferndown First School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 9
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 356 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 9
- Ofsted report
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- 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.
School location
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