Job Title: Headteacher
Location: Isleworth
Salary : Leadership Group 8
Job Type : Full Time, Permanent
Start Date : September 2024
Apply By: 13 May 2024
Job Overview:
Are you ready to lead with passion and purpose? Bolder Academy is seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to take on the role of Headteacher. As the driving force behind our educational community, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our school and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. If you’re a proven leader with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity, we want to hear from you. Join us in creating a learning environment where every student can thrive and succeed.
The Headteacher’s effective leadership will result in an academy where:
1. There is a positive ethos that reflects the Academy’s commitment to high achievement, effective teaching and learning; good relationships and to upholding our values of Being Kind, Being Strong and Being Brave
2. Staff, governors and parents/carers have confidence in the leadership and management of the Academy
3. Staff and governors recognise their accountability for their tasks and contribute fully to the
4. development and successful implementation of policies and practices
5. The life of the Academy and the curriculum effectively promote students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for adult life
6. Effectiveness is kept under rigorous review, and links with the wider community contribute to
7. students’ attainment and personal development
8. Efficient and effective use is made of staff, accommodation and resources
9. Delegated responsibilities to ensuring that finance and administration are effective and the
10. carefully costed development plan is focused on improving educational outcomes
Parents and Carers’ who:
11. Enjoy an effective partnership with the Academy which contributes to their child’s learning
12. Understand and support the work of the Academy
13. Are kept fully informed about their child’s achievements and progress
Skills and Attributes:
Leadership skills – the ability to lead and manage people to work towards common goals.
The Headteacher should be able to use appropriate leadership styles in different situations to:
14. Create a secure commitment to a clear vision for an effective school
15. Initiate and manage change and improvement in pursuit of strategic objectives
16. Prioritise, plan and organise
17. Direct and coordinate the work of others
18. Build, support and work with high-performing teams
19. Work as part of a team
20. Devolve responsibilities, delegate tasks and monitor practice to see that they are being carried out
21. Motivate and inspire pupils, staff, parents/carers, governors and the wider community
22. Set standards and provide a role model for pupils and staff
23. Seek advice and support when necessary
24. Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts
The Headteacher should have the professional competence and expertise to:
25. Command credibility through the discharge of his or her functions and to influence others
26. Provide professional direction to the work of others
27. Make informed use of inspection and research findings
28. Apply good practice from other sectors and organisations
Decision making skills: the ability to investigate, solve problems and make decisions.
The Headteacher should :
29. Make decisions based upon analysis, interpretation and understanding of relevant data and
30. information
31. Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities
32. Demonstrate good judgment
Communication skills: the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others.
The Headteacher should:
33. Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences
34. Negotiate and consult effectively
35. Manage good communication systems
36. Chair meetings effectively
37. Develop, maintain and use an effective network of contacts
Self-management skills: the ability to plan time effectively and to organise oneself well.
The Headteacher should:
38. Prioritise and manage time effectively
39. Work under pressure and to deadlines
40. Achieve challenging professional goals
41. Take responsibility for own professional development
Attributes:
42. Personal impact and presence
43. Adaptability to change circumstances and to new ideas
44. Energy, vigour and perseverance
45. Dedication, hard work and commitment
46. Intellectual ability
47. Reliability and integrity
48. Resilience
49. Sense of humour
Please note that we do not offer sponsorship so we cannot accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.