What skills and experience we're looking for Qualifications and training • Qualified teacher status • Degree • National professional qualification for headship (NPQH) or recent Headship/Head of School experience. Experience • Have a thorough understanding of curriculum development • Have a proven track record of successful leadership and management experience in a school • Teaching experience • Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning • Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development Skills and knowledge • Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify weaknesses • Understanding of high-quality teaching based on evidence, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve • Understanding of school finances and financial management • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others • Ability to build effective working relationships Personal qualities • Commitment to uphold the 7 principles of public life (the Nolan principles) at all times • A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times • Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position What the school offers its staff We aim to be the Trust of choice for staff seeking professional fulfilment which means you will benefit from: • Excellent opportunities to innovate and shape the future of the school curriculum and assessment procedures in line with our partnership work with other schools in our Trust • Opportunities for continued professional development within the Trust, alongside colleagues from other schools in our Trust and with other recognised providers. • Opportunities to influence wider Trust strategy and grow your leadership career • All staff have access to a complimentary Wellbeing Services app that offers benefits such as; 24/7 GP service, Counselling, Physiotherapy, Nutrition advice and more. • Free car parking Commitment to safeguarding HMFA is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. HMFA is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.