Headteacher

Description:

School House Recruitment are working in partnership with TeesValley Education, who are seeking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Head Teacher.

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can make a real difference to children’s lives?

Are you an experienced, credible and inspiring leader?

The successful candidate will be the Headteacher of Dormanstown Primary Academy and part of the strategic lead in the Redcar based academies hub, as well as part of Tees Valley Education Trust. Following the retirement of the existing Executive Headteacher, and an Ofsted outcome that moved the academy to Good, this is a school that is ready for the next phase in its drive towards excellence.

The appointed Headteacher will, therefore, work alongside a staff team, who are ambitious for the future of the academy, its’ children, and the community. In addition, they will also have an opportunity to work across the Trust delivering improvement in an area of thier expertise, which should be stated in the application.
TVED is a forward-thinking trust working locally, regionally, and nationally to improve the life chances of all our children and those beyond our borders, alongside impacting positively on the profession. The successful candidate will therefore be expected to play a key part in these collaborations at an academy and Trust level, in order to drive forward our mission.

What we are looking for:
• We are looking to appoint a Headteacher with substantial experience in leading curriculum improvements across the primary phase, and with a keen understanding of what it takes to embed success.
• A demonstrable track record of significant impact in aspects of school leadership at scale across subjects, phases, or the whole school.
• The desire to inspire, enhance and shape current leaders’ professional ability in raising outcomes academically and personally, for all children.
• Have substantive areas of personal and professional expertise in order to lead aspects of this provision across the Trust.
• Share the values and vision of the academy and trust.

What the Trust will provide the successful candidate with:
• A workplace where all staff are valued as shown in the staff charter TVED Staff Charter
• A passionate, enthusiastic, and supportive Leadership Team within the academy and across the Trust with a commitment to coaching professional development.
• Trust specialisms in SEND & Inclusion, Arts & Culture, Social Justice & Equity, Business Industry & Enterprise
• Career enhancement opportunities within areas of interest as well as supporting ongoing professional development and training specific to job role.
• Free access to the Trust’s Wellbeing offer, which includes counselling, access to GP, mindfulness and so much more.
• Free parking
• Enrolment into the Teachers’ pension scheme
Safeguarding requirements for the role:

Tees Valley Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and, therefore, all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as “spent” must be declared. The Trust’s Recruitment of Ex-Offender policy can be requested or visit the Trust’s website.
Applications are invited from prospective candidates who demonstrate that they are able to meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification and who have the vision, values and tenacity to join an outstanding team and help continue the journey towards excellence.

Application packs can be downloaded or printed directly from the Trust website teesvalleyeducation or requested from the academy.

Only applications received via the Trust’s official application form will be accepted. Please do not submit a CV as substitute for part or full application form, the information will not be accepted or considered.

If you are unable to submit an electronic application form, hand written or electronic printed copies should be posted or hand delivered to the following address for the attention of Miss K Morley, CEO.
Tees Valley Education
C/O Pennyman Primary Academy
Bungalow
Fulbeck Road
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS3 0QS

After the closing date, short listing will be conducted by a panel, who will match your skills/experience against the criteria in the Person Specification. You will be selected for interview entirely on the contents of your application form, so please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully before you complete your form.
Shortlisted candidates will receive:
• Letter confirming interview details.
• Details of original ID documentation is required to confirm candidates. Photocopies or certified copies are not accepted.
• Criminal Record Self-Declaration Form, which must be brought on the day of the interview in the sealed envelope provided.

References for successful Candidate/s
We may seek references for shortlisted candidate/s, we may also approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before the interview. Finally, we may also undertake a social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up post interview.

Visits to Dormanstown Primary Academy are encouraged. To arrange a visit please telephone Lucy Simpson on (phone number removed) who will liaise with the academy to arrange a suitable time.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the job role, Katrina Morley, CEO will be available for a telephone call. If you would like to arrange a telephone call, please contact Lucy Simpson on (phone number removed)