Headteacher
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7FT25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter term
Closing date
15 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 December 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
- L15 to L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Has a clear vision for a brand-new school.
- Is self-aware with a clear understanding of their leadership.
- Has a deep understanding and clear vision for the curriculum.
- A passion for teaching and learning.
- Can motivate and inspire a team.
- Has a tenacious approach, with an unshakeable drive to deliver great outcomes for all children.
- Has the ability to communicate a compelling vision to all members of the school community.
- Will actively contribute to the wider Flying High Partnership.
- Is outward-facing and committed to establishing a strong relationship with parents and the local community.
- Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
- Shares and learns from best practices, leveraging partnership opportunities within the Multi Academy Trust and Flying High Futures.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification.
What the school offers its staff
- A collaborative network of like-minded Headteachers.
- Leadership development through extensive Continuous Professional Learning (CPL), with opportunities for Headteacher+ and System Leadership roles.
- Dedicated oversight and guidance from a Director of Quality Assurance and School Improvement.
- A partnership built on strong relationships fosters a welcoming and supportive culture.
- Access to a comprehensive employee assistance program, including car leasing, cycle-to-work schemes, financial advice, counselling, and local discounts.
- A supportive and engaged school community.
- A proactive and committed local governing body.
- A thorough Headteacher induction program.
- Substantial resources for school improvement, enabling swift and meaningful impact.
- Extensive support in finance, business, estates, and HR, allowing you to focus on leading outstanding teaching and learning.
- Recognition of each school’s unique identity, with local accountability and responsive governance.
Flexible working opportunities
At Flying High Partnership, we aim to be an employer of choice by fostering a supportive culture for our employees. From your first day, you'll have the legal right to request flexible working under our policy, which follows government guidelines. We also encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options before starting—feel free to contact the Hiring Manager to explore what might work best for you and the organisation.
Further details about the role
Why Whipman Woods?
As the third new school in our partnership, Whipman Woods benefits from the proven success and expertise of Flying High. With a modern, sustainably built building, a rich and engaging curriculum, and a dedicated staff team, this is a school where children are already flourishing and their aspirations high.
Supported by the Flying High Partnership – you’ll have access to resources, innovation and collaboration to help achieve your leadership vision. This is an opportunity to lead a school that is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and the community and to help shape its bright future.
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 Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 236 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@flyinghightrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@flyinghightrust.co.uk.
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