About this role
Candidates should be headteachers, teachers in senior roles, in equivalent educational employment, or recently employed in any of the above.
Candidates should satisfy the criteria from the National Standards of Headteachers and the conditions of employment of headteachers from School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions.
Essential
Qualified teacher status Significant successful senior leadership experience in primary education A track record of improving outcomes and strengthening teaching practice Strong understanding of EYFS, KS1 and KS2 curricula Clear, inclusive approach to behaviour, SEND and pastoral care Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build trust and strong working relationships Commitment to the school’s ethos, values and community Wants to work collaboratively and constructively within a co-headship model Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities Desirable
Experience of managing budgets and resources NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification Experience leading partnerships or community-facing projects Experience supporting bilingual learners Experience delivering school improvement linked to Ofsted frameworks
We are an equal opportunities employer. Further information can be found in our Equality and Diversity Policy on our website: https://www.mertonabbey.merton.sch.uk/equalities-information/
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