Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a talented leader, either with existing experience as a headteacher or with a strong track record as a high-performing deputy who can:

• Provide strategic leadership for The Stonebridge School, promoting a vision and direction that will ensure high quality education for all its pupils. Provide a secure foundation to build upon the school’s strengths and motivation and inspiration to the school community, to move it forward to new successes.
• Ensure the school is managed and organised to fulfil its vision and meet its targets, including via appropriate alignment of financial and other resources, and in a sustainable way. Formulate policies to implement and develop the school’s aims and, in association with the Governing Board and staff, oversee the school’s improvement plan.
• Identify, engage and develop relationships with key external stakeholders and act as a primary ambassador for the school. Protect, promote and raise the school’s reputation and profile in the local and wider community.
• Put the pupils and their learning at the heart of every decision made, so that all pupils achieve their highest standards of attainment and the school contributes fully to each pupil's educational and personal development - intellectually, physically, socially, culturally and morally.
• To be committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all pupils, in a nurturing and inclusive environment. Ensure all children can participate, learn, enjoy and achieve in a happy, safe and caring environment. Ensure there is equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to work in an improving school
• Committed and supportive staff, governors & parents
• Enthusiastic and engaging children who are keen to learn and achieve, underpinned by the principles of tenacity, respect, attitude, consideration, and kindness

Commitment to safeguarding

The Stonebridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all other relevant safeguarding checks.