- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 100 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School website
Headteacher
More than one location, St Christopher's C Of E (Primary) Multi Academy TrustThis job expired on 16 April 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
16 April 2024 at 9am
Date listed
21 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L9 - L13
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who will:
- Support the development of a broad and balanced curriculum
- Be a confident leader, with a unifying vision for these two schools
- Develop highly inclusive practice that removes barriers to learning
- Support staff to flourish in their roles
- Be willing to support and develop our strong Christian ethos
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust we value the unique identity of each school and our leaders are empowered to development this and forge strong links with the community. As an experienced leader within the Trust you will have a collaborative mindset and seek to develop both schools for the next stage of their journey.
We welcome applications from current Headteachers or individuals with other significant leadership experience, with a track record of improving provision and outcomes. St Christopher’s Trust will also support you every step of the way in the next stage of your leadership journey. As a Headteacher within St Christopher’s you will also have access to a suite of professional development opportunities and the chance to work collaboratively across our network of Headteachers.
We will offer you:
- Well resourced schools with a broad curriculum
- Enthusiastic children with dedicated and committed staff
- Inspired, motivated and independent learners
- A welcoming community in both schools with an excellent range of established local partnerships
- A supportive Trust community that facilitates a focus on teaching and learning
- The opportunity to join an employer with an ambitious people strategy that develops your leadership career, accompanied by a regular coaching or supervision offer
- A thorough induction programme specifically tailored to your needs and experience
- A range of staff benefits.
Further details about the role
Do you want to be the Headteacher of a wonderful junior and infant school, leading the transition for these schools to become a vibrant one-form entry primary school in the heart of Plympton? This opportunity has arisen as a result of the current Headteacher being promoted to lead a larger school in our Trust. Old Priory Junior and Plympton St Mary Infants serves established communities in Plympton and this is a unique opportunity to continue to shape the future journey of the schools as they amalgamate. The brilliant children in each school experience a secure curriculum and are motivated learners. Having the highest aspirations for all pupils in terms of progress, attainment and their wider outcomes will be essential. You would be well supported by an established Senior Leadership Team at the schools, who bring great expertise to their roles.
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.
This job post has expired.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- hr@stcmat.org
Primary Schools across Plymouth, Devon and Torquay
School Details
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
Old Priory Junior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 192 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Old Priory Junior Academy website
Arranging a visit to St Christopher's C Of E (Primary) Multi Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@stcmat.org.
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