Headteacher
University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, Chichester, PO19 6PE15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Summer Term
Closing date
5 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 November 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- LPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspirational and child-centred Primary School Headteacher who would inspire and lead our brand-new Academy located in the West of Waterlooville on its growth, development and Journey to Excellence?
The University of Chichester Academy Trust’s brand-new academy will serve the evolving communities at the western edge of the Berewood development and will become an integral part of the wider local community.
The Trust is seeking an energetic and innovative Headteacher who will take full advantage of this unique chance to create an exceptional learning environment from the ground level up. We intend to make this academy “outstanding from the start” so that all pupils will enjoy a wide and rich curriculum, and benefit from well-designed, attractive surroundings that will enable really effective teaching.
Newlands Primary Academy will become part of the family of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust, that has built a strong reputation, providing exceptional support for its children and staff. Across the Trust there is a shared commitment for collaboration which has empowered leaders to share their expertise and work together for the benefit of all. We are all committed to the same vision and values and a shared belief that education has the power to transform society.
As an inspirational, innovative and inclusive leader, you will drive the strategic direction of Newlands Primary Academy School. You will empower and motivate your staff and pupils to ensure excellence in learning and teaching and ensure that our new Academy is outstanding from the start.
Aligning to the culture and ethos of the Trust, you will provide a child-centred approach to education, an engaging curriculum, and will inspire a sense of collective purpose, with high aspirations for pupils and staff. You will drive and lead the growth and development of our new academy and work collaboratively with parents, our Central Trust team, and other Trust academies to develop and deliver a dynamic partnership model and advocate for the Trust.
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity please review the Candidate Information Pack for further details. Or to arrange a visit to Berewood Primary School, our current local academy, please email Laura Turvey, Leader of Academy Improvement,Laura.Turvey@chi.ac.uk
Full details of the post and a Candidate Information Pack can be found by visiting our website,www.unicat.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
• A strong commitment and support for your personal leadership journey
• Opportunities for shared learning and collaboration across the Trust and the wider network
• Extensive professional and personal development opportunities
• To help shape the future of successful and innovative schools.
To be part of something bigger
• A system leader on the local and regional stage
• A strong and supportive governing body
• The opportunity to be part of the Academy Leadership Teams, where they are passionate and committed to a shared set of values to make a difference as we drive improvement in a changing world
• A collaborative Trust which inspires innovation and a network of professionals who, through can influence and shape the strategy of the whole organisation.
To make a difference
• To be part of a team that makes a real difference to the life chances of our children and young people
• Contributing to the creation of a culture and environment in which staff feel valued, are inspired and work in buildings which promote and enhance the progress and learning of our young people.
Other staff benefits
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme • The mental health and wellbeing of staff is of key importance and in addition to professional support we provide an extensive employee assistance provision, including 24/7 telephone helpline and counselling
• Lifestyle health and wellbeing programme
• Access to an extensive personal development programme
• Access to the University’s vast Library resources and to the National College resource
• Employee Discounts platform, saving £££’s on a range of goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eyecare Voucher Scheme
• Eligibility to join TOTUM (NUS Extra)
• Security of knowing you are joining an organisation whose sponsor has been promoting education for almost 180 years.
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.
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About University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- unicathr@chi.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01243 793499
Multi Academy Trust
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