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Shipton Bellinger Primary School

Headteacher

Closing date: 05/09/2024 at 12:00

Interview dates: 16/09/2024
17/09/2024

Job Start Date: January 2025

Contract/Hours: Permanent , Full-time

Salary Type: Leadership Scale

Salary Details: Individual Salary Range at (L13) £63,430 to (L19) £73,509

Hours of Work: Full-time

Location of Role: Test Valley

Contact e-mail address: [email protected]

Job/Person Summary

Inspire the Future: Headteacher (Primary)

Are you a transformational leader with the vision and resilience to guide a school through a period of positive change?

We are at a pivotal moment in the journey of our school. Following recent challenges, we are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to become our next Headteacher. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to shape the future of our school, rebuild trust, and reignite a passion for learning within our community.

About Us

Shipton Bellinger Primary School is a co-educational community primary school for children aged 4 to 11 located in a rural location. Due to the school’s location in the heart of the Salisbury Plain, the proportion of children from military backgrounds enrolled at the school is in the region of 70%. As a result, the school implements several military friendly initiatives to support service families. For instance, there is a close working relationship with the Armed Forces Education Trust, to provide additional emotional support to service children and training for staff on deployment and its effects. In terms of SEND, the school currently supports a level of SEND pupils greater than the national average. It would therefore be desirable for the successful applicant to have good working knowledge and experience working in settings with a greater than average SEND cohort.

About You

• A qualified teacher with significant leadership experience at a senior level, ideally with experience in school improvement
• A proven track record of raising standards and achieving excellent academic outcomes, even in challenging circumstances
• Strong strategic vision and the ability to translate this into a clear and impactful school development plan, focused on addressing identified areas and building a positive school culture
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills to inspire staff, students, parents, and governors
• The ability to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and promote a culture of openness and trust
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children
• It is desirable for the successful applicant to have a good working knowledge and experience of working with children with SEND.

We Offer

• A competitive salary at L13-L19
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated and committed staff team in a supportive and collaborative working environment
• Wonderful children who are keen to learn
• The chance to make a significant and lasting impact on a school community
• A role that will stretch and challenge you, offering a high level of professional satisfaction
• A supportive governing body, who will work positively with you

Application Procedure

Our recruitment pack provides information on the application process.

Visits to our school are strongly recommended and can be arranged via the school office, we look forward to welcoming you to our school.