About this role
We are looking for an inspirational and committed leader with the vision, confidence and skills to lead our school into the next stage of its development. We are proud of what has been achieved, but we are open to change, embracing the future with optimism and with a passion to deliver the very best education for every child.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and operational management across all aspects of the school. They will play a pivotal role in shaping the school's vision, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment in which pupils and staff can thrive.
The Governing Board would like a headteacher who will:
- Put safeguarding and children's wellbeing first, demonstrating professional curiosity and sound judgement.
- Be a visible, approachable, principled leader, who is ambitious for every pupil.
- Possess a deep understanding of curriculum, teaching and assessment.
- Lead and support the continued development of a rich, ambitious and inclusive curriculum for all pupils.
- Champion inclusion and ensure high-quality provision and support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Lead evidence-informed school improvement whilst preserving the school’s warmth, ethos and values.
- Identify clear priorities for improvement, ensuring actions are effectively implemented and impact evaluated.
- Be warm and accessible to pupils, staff, families, Governors and the local community.
- Manage finance, staffing and resources strategically, addressing risks and planning effectively for the future.
- Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, staff , governors, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the wider community.