Headteacher
Sheldon School, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJThis job expired on 6 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
6 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 January 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L33-L43
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• be committed to comprehensive education and able to articulate the challenges Sheldon may face
• be able to inspire, motivate and challenge our staff and students in line with our vision and core values
• role model collaborative leadership and team working at all levels
• be equipped with excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• be able to engage successfully with stakeholders, including parents, governors and the wider community
• demonstrate a sound understanding of strategic and financial management and the ability to innovate within financial constraints
• demonstrate through their professional record the experience and capability to lead the school
What the school offers its staff
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sheldon School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1626 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sheldon School website
- Email address
- kedwards@sheldonschool.co.uk
Sheldon School is a large mixed secondary school and sixth form in Chippenham, Wiltshire for students aged 11 to 18 and is the largest school in Wiltshire. Since April 2011, it has been an Academy.
Arranging a visit to Sheldon School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kedwards@sheldonschool.co.uk.
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