Headteacher
Ivanhoe School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Commencing August 2025
Closing date
1 April 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 March 2025
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 (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £96,673 - £109,275
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
Qualified Teacher status
NPQH (unless an experienced head)
Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable:
Higher qualification relating the role
Essential:
Substantial experience as a successful senior manager of secondary school/college
Experience of Key Stage 3 and 4 Evidence of success of raising aspirations and achievement
Desirable:
Experience of Headship or Acting Headship; Experience of KS5 Application References Interview Vision and values
Essential:
The ability to challenge the status quo and think strategically and the skills to build and gain commitment to LiFE shared vision and values
Willingness to take considered risks
The ability to identify and build on existing strengths
To uphold and promote shared values
Desirable:
Experience of transferring shared aims and values into successful programmes
Essential:
The ability to: actively motivate, inspire and support staff to work effectively
devolve leadership
manage change to best effect
promote CPD
support staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Essential:
Knowledge of key strategic factors in the effective management of school finances
Desirable:
Knowledge of Financial Management Standards; Success in raising additional funding Understanding of ICFP
Essential:
An understanding of the different perspectives and needs of stakeholders and the wider community
A willingness to work in partnership with the Governing Body, other LiFE MAT schools and other relevant organisations
Outward looking Welcomes critique and challenge
Demonstrates and models empathy and
compassion
Desirable:
Evidence of working
with stakeholders to
implement school
improvement
policies
Essential:
A wide range of professional knowledge and understanding including current and future developments in Education so that all learners achieve their full potential changing secondary curriculum personalised learning vocational learning and diplomas
Evidence of engagement with the Student Voice.
Evidence of leading and operating an effective
behaviour management system
Desirable:
Awareness of issues
associated with
specialist school
status
Essential:
Maintain close relationships with appropriate external agencies Commitment to provision of extended services
Commitment to working collaboratively within LiFE schools and the community
Awareness of the strategic importance of
working with the local community
Desirable:
Experience of
transferring shared
aims and values into
successful
programmes.
Essential:
Evidence of strategic school planning i.e involvement in a School Improvement
Plan Evidence of leadership in school/departmental SEFs
Experience of setting challenging targets,
personally and across the school
Desirable:
Leadership and
design of effective
quality assurance
frameworks
Personal qualities
We are looking for:
someone who is excited by the opportunity to
drive forward a successful and improving school
an energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational leader
an exceptional communicator and team-builder
a creative, innovative and positive thinker
a growth mind-set
a committed individual with a sense of perspective
and humour
a person who has the desire and ability to
inspire and empower other
What the school offers its staff
Dear Applicant,
On behalf of the Trustees and Directors of LiFE Multi Academy Trust, I would like to thank you for your interest in the Headteacher vacancy at Ivanhoe School.
The LiFE Trust currently consists of six secondary schools, four primary schools, three 0-4 nurseries, and three SEMH specialist provisions across both primary and secondary phases. This post at Ivanhoe School offers the successful candidate the opportunity to shape secondary education within the school’s own community, as well as collaborate with fellow Headteachers across the MAT.
At Ivanhoe School, a strong sense of identity is nurtured in our students. This sense of belonging creates an environment where students take pride in their school, themselves, and each other. They are encouraged to develop a broad range of skills, enabling them to become confident, considerate young people, well-equipped to face an ever-changing world. Reflecting LiFE MAT values, staff have always prided themselves on providing a high-quality, rounded education, with activities beyond the classroom valued alongside academic excellence.
Staff and governors at Ivanhoe School are committed to building strong partnerships with other schools. Under the umbrella of LiFE MAT, we work collaboratively on plans for age-range changes in partnership with Ashby and Ibstock Schools within the LiFE MAT. While change can present challenges, it also brings opportunities. We believe that, inspired by a shared vision, dynamic, mutually accountable collaboration will enhance the school’s future success.
The successful candidate will join an established MAT with an experienced and supportive leadership team. Opportunities for professional development will arise through collaborative working, shared good practice and a coaching ethos.
Ivanhoe School is preparing to grow and evolve. We are looking for a Headteacher who has the insight to identify and maintain all the best qualities and character of the school, yet commit wholeheartedly to collaboration within, between and beyond our academies. This post will suit someone who has the leadership skills, imagination and passion to embark on an exciting journey to oversee significant change. The successful candidate will have the energy to fulfill a commitment to our young people to be the best they can be, providing them with a sound base for fulfilling and successful futures in the midst of change. If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for and would like the opportunity to lead Ivanhoe School into the next stage of its journey, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Your faithfully,
Anil Majithia
Chris Parkinson
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ivanhoe School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 870 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ivanhoe School website
- Email address
- headspa@ivanhoe.co.uk
At Ivanhoe School, our students come first. We recognise their different needs and work hard with them to develop their abilities and talents. We value the unique contribution of each student and want them to achieve their full potential.
Highly qualified teachers and support staff provide an excellent, caring environment in which students can learn and flourish safely. Our aspirations, expectations and commitment are relentlessly high for all members of the school community.
Ivanhoe School became Members of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust in July 2021. Ivanhoe School works closely with local LIFE MAT schools: Ashby School and Ibstock Community College as part of the 'National Forest Hub.'
Arranging a visit to Ivanhoe School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headspa@ivanhoe.co.uk.
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