Principal
Castilion Primary School, London, SE28 8QAThis job expired on 12 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2022
Closing date
12 January 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 December 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Negotiable - depending on experience
Principal job summary
Amadeus Primary Academies Trust are seeking to appoint an Academy Principal at Castilion Primary School. This is an exciting role for a leader who relishes a challenge, wants to change lives and can convincingly demonstrate that they have:
strategic focus and vision and an absolute focus on raising educational standards
a commitment to high educational standards and expectations of young people
a consistent drive to improve on the quality of teaching and learning
sets high expectations for self and others and the ability to create, lead and develop high performing teams
a track record of raising standards and attainment and your personal qualities will align with the ethos and values of the Trust
the skills to set the strategy and direction of the Academy
At Castilion Primary School a unique opportunity has arisen for an outstanding candidate with a proven track record of success to play a key strategic role in shaping and delivering on the next stage of the Academy’s journey.
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 Castilion Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 359 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Castilion Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- amadeushr@apat.org.uk
Castilion is a popular two form entry Primary school. The school is a valued and active part of Amadeus Primary Academies Trust and is located in North Thamesmead in Bexley. The wider Trust is comprised of five other successful primary academies based in the boroughs of Bexley and Bromley.
Following the retirement of the existing Head of Academy, the Trustees of APAT are looking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious Academy Principal who will continue to build upon and further develop the recent academic, and administrative successes of the Academy. The school’s ethos sits firmly alongside the Trust vision of ‘Limitless Learning Together’, with the school both benefiting from and benefiting the wider Trust and its communities. We are looking for someone who has strong educational values and will reinforce these key aspects, in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.
Castilion Primary is a high achieving school, known locally for a history of success both academically and creatively. We have an excellent reputation in our local community with a strong, broad and balanced curriculum that embraces the beauty of our local area and celebrates diversity and creativity. We were rated as ‘Good’ in all areas in July 2018 and have built on our successes together with the Trust since this. We have a strong ethos with highly qualified and dedicated staff, evidenced by high retention levels, who believe in supporting the development of successful, well-rounded children who will become positive members of the community.
If you share our vision and passion for young people, are passionate about raising educational attainment and standards, and helping young people reach their full potential, you can make the difference at Castilion Primary and the Amadeus Primary Academies Trust.
For further information about the school, please visit: www.castilion.apat.org.uk
About Amadeus Primary Academies Trust
Amadeus Primary Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Church of England Trust established in September 2015, it is made up of six likeminded, successful Primary Schools working together to build on their shared outstanding practice and support each other in the common goal of improving teaching and learning. The Trust is committed to high quality education in a primary context providing continuous school improvement through collaboration, common vision, shared values, collective responsibility and effective accountability.
This is an exciting time in our development as we continue to work hard to drive improvement in our academies. Through strong and purposeful leadership and high-quality teaching and learning, we are confident that we can have a positive impact upon the lives of young people, ensuring that all pupils achieve their potential, realise their aspirations; and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.
Arranging a visit to Castilion Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amadeushr@apat.org.uk.
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