What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Head of School who is passionate about education and committed to ensuring that all children experience a rich, broad, and engaging curriculum. The successful candidate will empower staff to be flexible, creative, and forward‑thinking, and will enable innovation and the development of new ideas across the whole school.
If this vision of leadership reflects your values and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Create the conditions for strong teaching and learning to thrive, supporting high expectations and very good progress while promoting a positive and sustainable work‑life balance.
* Foster a happy, safe, and engaging environment where children flourish and staff feel supported to learn from one another.
* Work alongside the Executive Headteacher to build sustained success and a strong school reputation, instilling confidence and pride within the school community.
* Inspire others to aspire to greater achievement and demonstrate a clear commitment to professional development for both yourself and the team you lead.
Benefits
* A fully supportive and inclusive environment.
* A genuine commitment to staff well‑being.
* Commitment to staff development and CPD.
* An opportunity to work with colleagues across our Trust schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
Mercian Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
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