St Lawrence Academies Trust is a church based Multi-Academy Trust wanting to serve the young people and communities that our schools are set in. We are a mixed multi academy Trust with church and community schools from both the primary to the secondary phase.
We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our growing trust as a Headteacher.
As a ‘young’ Trust we are looking for somebody who will work with us to help shape the Trust and to be willing to build, share and receive learning and experience across the family of schools that we are seeking to build.
The successful candidate:
1. Recognises the importance of the primary years of a child’s school life, is resilient, caring and committed to providing the best education experiences for our children
2. Is an experienced leader
3. Is a champion for all children and an advocate for an inclusive and values driven education
4. Is committed to supporting the Christian vision, ethos, and values of the Academy and the Trust.
5. Recognises that attainment and progress are valuable ingredients in a holistic education that nurtures children, ignites a love of learning and a curiosity about the world in which they live, preparing them for their next steps in education and beyond
6. Has excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates understanding, empathy and respect for the whole school community
7. Has a successful record of securing and maintaining school improvement
8. Can inspire and empower others, lead change and ensure high outcomes through robust quality assurance
9. Has an in depth knowledge of safeguarding in school
For the right candidate we can offer:
10. An inclusive, vibrant and welcoming environment with talented and fully committed staff
11. Wonderful children who enjoy coming to school and are excited to learn
12. A supportive community of staff, local governors and parents/carers
13. An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing Trust with a strong central team
14. Supportive and bespoke performance development and appraisal
15. A Multi-Academy Trust environment that values Headteacher professionalism and delegates to them the responsibilities for their children’s education and pastoral support.
16. A collaborative and developmental relationship with other leaders across the family of schools.
17. High quality, bespoke education support from a central team that supports school leaders with the delivery of the quality of education
18. Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
19. A bespoke programme of induction and professional development personalised to the individual
20. Flexible working hours
For further details about the role and to complete an application form, click here
Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students.