Headteacher
Ref: SCH-AA-0043Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: LeadershipThe Role
Headteacher (L21 - L27) Ansford Academy - start date preferably 1 September 2024
Ansford Academy is an inclusive community school with a key role in developing the lives of the young people in our care. We are at an exciting time in our development journey and the school is well positioned to continue improving so that we can offer our young people the very best educational experience possible. Staff, Governors and the wider school community are all entirely focused on ensuring that Ansford offers all of our young people a happy, supportive and challenging environment that delivers an exceptional education.
The Academy’s motto “Learning Together To Lead Our Lives” reflects our central focus on teaching and learning, with a determination that every student should achieve their very best, whatever their starting point- we want our students to go on to lead fulfilling lives. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work and we expect all our staff to be learners too, developing their skills and their careers.
Our new Headteacher will be responsible for taking forward and consolidating improvement work which is centered on curriculum refinement, ensuring high quality teaching and learning in all classrooms, developing our reading provision and reinforcing quality assurance processes. There is a detailed School Improvement Plan and Ofsted Action Plan in place for the new Headteacher to take forward backed by other leaders who know the school and children well.
Please refer to the application pack for details on the role and to find our more about our school community.
We welcome visits prior to application so that you may learn a little more about Ansford.
If you have any queries please contact Rebecca Comyns (rebecca.comyns@ansford.net).
Closing Date: 7 May 2024 at 12.00
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Qualified Teacher Status |
Essential
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| Senior leadership or management qualification (or willing to work towards) |
Desirable
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| Evidence of appropriate professional development or recent qualifications |
Desirable
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Skills
| Leadership | |
|---|---|
| Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students |
Essential
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| Ability to inspire, set clear direction and motivate staff |
Essential
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| Ability to drive strategic leadership, empowering all staff and students to excel |
Essential
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to stay calm when facing a challenge and to strive to find solutions. |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Commitment to the principles of inclusion and embody and model that ethos across the school community |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Ansford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Ansford Academy is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Ansford Academy
Maggs Lane
Castle Cary
Somerset
BA7 7JJ
Rebecca Comyns
rebecca.comyns@ansford.net