Headteacher

Sir William Romney's School, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8AE

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  17 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 January 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - The Trustees wish to appoint an excellent teacher and school leader to the post of Headteacher at Sir William Romney’s School. This post offers a talented and ambitious school leader a wonderful opportunity to work in a supportive Trust that is committed to high quality professional development for its staff.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £79,948 - £92,596
• Pay scale: L25 - 31

What skills and experience we're looking for

Degree, first or second class honours

Qualified Teacher Status

Evidence of significant ongoing professional development

NPQH

Work related experience andassociated skills

An excellent classroom teacher

A passionate commitment to comprehensiveeducation.

Able to inspire and motivate students to developtheir full potential and raise aspirations.

Have a proven track record of innovative,collaborative and successful leadership.

At least four years’ experience of senior leadership

Experience of working with Governors and/or otherprofessional bodies.

A commitment to collaboration between schools.

What the school offers its staff

Internal career opportunities

Personalised professional development and training

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance

Nationally negotiated cost of living pay

Automatic enrolment to the teacher or local government pension schemes

Generous holiday allowance for support staff

Recognition of local government continuous service

Cycle to Work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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SWR Headteacher Job Description.pdf - 335 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sir William Romney's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 540 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Sir William Romney's School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: sjones@theathelstantrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-william-romney-s-school-tetbury (opens in new tab)

Sir William Romney's School is a small 11-16 school in Tetbury in the heart of the Cotswolds. In April 2020, we became part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, which consists of five secondary schools: Sir William Romney's, Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton, The Dean Academy in Lydney and Chipping Sodbury School. The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Arranging a visit to Sir William Romney's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjones@theathelstantrust.org.

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