About this role
An Exceptional Opportunity for an Exceptional Leader
We are seeking a highly ambitious and talented leader to join our Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal point in our journey. As we continue to strengthen outcomes, culture and opportunities for every child, we are looking for a leader who wants to make a significant whole-school impact and help shape what comes next. We are looking for someone with the credibility, ambition and expertise to make a significant whole-school contribution.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Leader in our team, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing strategically to the vision, culture and future success of the school. You will lead a significant whole-school area of responsibility, that can be mapped around your interests and expertise.
Working closely with the Principal and wider Trust leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence strategy, develop leadership capacity across the school and contribute to the wider success of our Trust.
We are seeking a leader who:
Has a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupilsIs an exceptional classroom practitioner with credibility among colleaguesCan inspire, challenge and develop others through coaching and supportHolds the highest expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievementDemonstrates excellent emotional intelligence and relationship-building skillsIs committed to inclusion and securing success for every childThrives in a fast-moving, ambitious environmentValues trust, professional autonomy and a culture of high accountabilityPrefers action over bureaucracy and is driven by impactCan lead meaningful change and innovation rather than simply maintain the status quoBelieves that every child deserves an exceptional education and every decision should improve the life chances of young peopleWhy Join Us?
A senior leadership role tailored around your strengths and aspirations.Leadership Scale L14-L18, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate.Opportunities for progression towards Deputy Headship and Headship.Direct access to Trust-wide leadership development and coaching.A collaborative and highly supportive Senior Leadership Team.The opportunity to shape whole-school strategy and improvement.A school where leaders are trusted to lead.The chance to live and work on the beautiful South Devon coast.What We Offer
We know that exceptional schools are built by exceptional people. As part of our team, you will benefit from:
A vibrant and values-driven school communityTalented, dedicated and supportive colleaguesTrust-wide professional learning and leadership developmentBespoke coaching and mentoringOpportunities for career progression across a successful TrustA culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growthThe chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of young peopleLiving Our Values. Transforming Life Chances.
At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are driven by the Thinking Schools Academy Trust values of Child First, Aspire, Challenge and Achieve, and we expect our leaders to do more than understand these values. We expect them to bring them to life every day.
As a member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will place children at the centre of decision-making, inspire excellence in others, embrace challenge as a catalyst for growth and relentlessly pursue the very best outcomes for every pupil. Through your leadership, you will help shape a culture where ambition is encouraged, potential is realised and life chances are transformed.