Headteacher
Vacancy
Blackmarston School

Core Purpose

The Headteacher will be responsible for providing overall strategic leadership and effective professional leadership and management of the school and, working together with the Local Advisory Board and Board of Trustees, will develop and deliver an agreed strategic plan to implement continuous improvement to advance and maintain an ambitious, inclusive, safe and secure learning environment, to achieve success in all areas of the school and to deliver an outstanding education to pupils.

The Headteacher will carry out duties in line with the conditions of employment as set out in the current School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions document, the National Standards of excellence for Headteachers, Trust/School policies and procedures and any other relevant legislation or guidance and demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct in order to provide an environment where teachers’ standards and other performance standards can be met.

The Headteacher will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school and will have a sound grasp of the essentials of running a successful special school. They will act as an effective outward facing ambassador for the school and be capable of communicating effectively with all stakeholders.

Salary

L21 – L27 (£84,699 - £98,106) starting salary negotiable dependent on experience.

Timeline

Visits and How To Apply

For further information, an informal and confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the application process please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments.

Safeguarding

Accordia Academies Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes during all recruitment.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities.