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Headteacher Vacancy at Danesfield CoE Middle School

Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4SW

This job expired on 24 September 2021

• Job start date

  1 January 2022

• Closing date

  24 September 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 September 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Headteacher Vacancy at Danesfield CoE Middle School job summary

West Somerset Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a new Headteacher who embodies our core values and will work tirelessly to ensure every child receives a first-class education and reaches their full potential. We seek a dynamic and inspirational leader who recognises the faith element of our school, and will have the ambition to drive for the highest academic standards and will ensure a rich, happy and stimulating environment for our children To be considered for this role candidates must be an effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in school improvement; possessing real gravitas and presence within a school community. Applicants will be able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff, promoting and developing approaches to learning and have a comprehensive and confident knowledge of delivery at Secondary or Middle Schools. We are inviting applications from exceptional candidates who can develop and share our vision. If you have the skills set, experience, abilities and ambition to become the new Headteacher at Danesfield CoE Middle School we would very much welcome your application. The information pack is available on our website: www.wsat.org.uk Please send any queries, and completed application forms to: Barbara O’Keefe (Trust HR Manager): bokeefe319@wsat.org,uk The application deadline is 12 noon 24th September 2021 and we plan to hold final interviews on 29th and 30th September.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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 Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 9 to 13
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 13
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Danesfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School website
• Email address: bokeefe319@wsat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danesfield-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-community-middle-school-taunton

Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School is situated in Williton, in the beautiful area of West Somerset. Of equal distance are the areas of outstanding natural beauty - the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park, and is within easy reach of the County Town of Taunton.
The West Somerset Academies Trust is a rapidly growing group of like-minded schools that share common values. Our family of academies works together to promote high academic standards, the development of good character and which puts children at the centre of its thinking. The school is one of 6 schools (2 Middle Schools and 4 First Schools) and 3 nurseries within the West Somerset Academies Trust. The school retains its own identity and benefits from being able to take full advantage of the richness of resources, training and collaboration offered, which is one of the many benefits of belonging to the "family" of schools and nurseries currently within the Trust.

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