Head of School United Kingdom
Job description
Location: Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Job start: September 2023 or earlier
We are looking for a Head of School to help lead Sybil Andrews Academy to further success, as it moves into its next stage of improvement and growth. You will support the Trust Executive Headteacher to lead in the day-to-day leadership and management of the school. As Head of School, you will lead and oversee all aspects of school management, including line managing Deputy Headteachers and Middle Leaders. You will report directly to the Trust Executive Headteacher and support them in developing and achieving your vision for school improvement.
You should have leadership experience with a track record of developing teachers and staff at all levels, forging excellent relationships and securing outstanding outcomes.
This is a rare opportunity for an existing Headteacher to further their development as part of a forward-thinking MAT or a Deputy / Assistant Headteacher to benefit from our supportive model to move into their first headship role.
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of secondary education and strive for excellence at a time when the landscape is changing dramatically. An innovative and creative approach is key as well as the ability to influence and build relationships. The Trust is looking for a candidate to match the ambition they have and create a culture of collaboration to achieve it.
In return we will offer:
- Influence across network-wide issues through our headteacher meetings and regional collaboration networks
- Support from an experienced and nurturing Executive Director of Education (Secondary)
- On-hand expertise from our dedicated network education and operations teams who are ready to support you and your school
- Bespoke teacher development programmes supported by our Teaching School Hub
- Excellent career development opportunities across our trust network
- Access to excellent senior leadership training
- Highly competitive remuneration
Unity Schools Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust of 32 schools, the trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved.
We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Stephen Astley, Executive Director of Education (Secondary) on [email protected] or 07711486791.
Closing Date: 9.00 am, 13 March 2023
Interviews: week commencing 13 March 2023
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Unity Schools Partnership – welcoming diversity.
CLOSING DATE
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £76,122.00-£83,956.00 per year
