Headteacher

Verwood Church of England First School, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6JF

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 May 2025 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  30 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Pay Scale L14 to L18

Headteacher job summary

Verwood CE First School is looking for a Headteacher to lead our fantastic team.

Actual Salary £68,586 - £75,674 per annum (Leadership Scale L14 to L18)

This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:} and is offered on a Permanent basis.

Approximate start date 01/09/2025.

Opportunity to lead Verwood CE First School:

Imagine the chance to shape the very future of our vibrant learning community! As our next Headteacher, you'll embark on an exciting journey, fostering strong collaborative links with Emmanuel Middle School to develop a shared vision for our children's educational journey, all while cherishing and nurturing the unique spirit of Verwood First School.

This pivotal role calls for a leader with a clear strategic outlook, exceptional communication abilities, and a talent for inspiring and empowering our dedicated staff, enthusiastic pupils, and supportive parents. A deep commitment to our Christian ethos is paramount. If you're a dynamic and passionate leader driven to make a tangible difference in the lives of young learners, we warmly invite your application. Come and help us cultivate a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can truly flourish.

Visits to our school are encouraged and welcome. Tours will be held on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Please contact info@initiolearning.org to make an appointment.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st May 2025.

Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.

About our School

Verwood CE First School and Nursery is a ‘good’ school as judged by Ofsted in September 2023. The school has a school-based nursery which is popular with the local community and provides a strong start for children. Verwood is a two form entry first school, educating circa 300 children. Nestled in the heart of Verwood, Dorset, our Church of England First School and Nursery offers a nurturing and inspiring start to every child's educational journey. Rooted in strong Christian values and part of the Initio Learning Trust, we foster a warm, inclusive community where every individual is valued and encouraged to flourish.

Our dedicated team creates a vibrant learning environment where a love of learning blossoms from the earliest years, supported by a well-established phonics programme ensuring strong literacy foundations. Our ambitious curriculum, enriched by local connections and diverse cultural experiences, sparks curiosity and builds essential knowledge and skills. We carefully sequence learning, adapting to individual needs, including those with SEND, so that every child can build upon their understanding using research based principles.

At Verwood, we champion our "Learning Values for Life," encompassing both essential learning behaviours and our core spiritual values of love, joy, peace, and respect. We aim to develop confident, resilient learners who are well-prepared for the future. With high staff morale and a commitment to continuous improvement, we provide a supportive and engaging environment where children feel safe, happy, and eager to learn.

For more information please visit our school website: https://www.verwoodfirst.dorset.sch.uk/

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development

• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all

• free onsite parking

• access to the local government or teachers pension scheme

• a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

About Verwood Church of England First School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 316 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Verwood Church of England First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/verwood-church-of-england-first-school

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