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Head of School

Job details
Posting date: 19 April 2024
Salary: £59,581.00 to £69,031.00 per year
Additional salary information: 59581 - 69031
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 May 2024
Location: Nottingham, NG11 9JQ
Company: Vacancy Filler
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: APR20247966

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Summary

Highbank Primary and Nursery SchoolHead of School
ISR: L15 – L21 (£59,581 - £69,031 FTE)
Are you ready for your next step on your journey of senior leadership? Highbank Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an exceptional and caring leader as our Head of School. This position provides the opportunity to work in partnership with our Executive Headteacher taking the school forward on its improvement journey.
We are looking for someone with the drive, energy, and ambition to move the school forward and build on our many successes. As part of Transform Trust, we work closely with 21 other primary schools to provide a nurturing environment and the best possible outcomes for our children.
We are looking for a Head of School who:• has significant leadership experience, preferably as a Head of School, Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher• has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.• A passion for education and a commitment to empowering pupils to reach their full potential.• will bring warmth and a clear vision for the future providing stability and direction• has an inspirational and inclusive leadership style which will empower and motivate others • has a proven track record of high expectations and raising standards• is committed to our inclusive approach which celebrates diversity• has very high expectations of behaviour and is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and mental health of all • will be able to further develop our collaborative approach, leading and managing a large team of teaching and support staff• can maintain and strengthen our current links with parents and the wider community• can develop their team, maintaining a culture of high expectations • will oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the school, ensuring efficient and effective management of resources.• ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils, promoting a secure and nurturing school environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion and equality.
We can offer you:• a warm and welcoming school • an inclusive school with happy, independent learners who enjoy their learning• the support of our dedicated team of staff and Governors in implementing a vision of excellence • the opportunity to develop our commitment to distributed leadership and partnership working across a group of schools• established working relationships with supportive, actively involved stakeholders• the opportunity to work in partnership with other Headteachers and members of our Transform Trust community• the opportunity to actively engage in your continued professional development.
We consider this is an opportunity to become an ambassador for our school whilst enhancing your skills under the guidance of the Executive Headteacher.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Executive Headteacher, Lee Noble on 0115 9152965.
Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged by e-mailing Dawn Lyons – admin@highbank.nottingham.sch.uk. For those candidates who have already been assessed as part of the Trust Talent Pool and wish to be considered for this post please contact Rachel Hannon to discuss – rachel.hannon@transformtrust.co.uk.
Highbank Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications is Friday 10th May 2024 at 9.00 amInterviews to be held on Tuesday 21st May 2024

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