Head of School
Thomas Bennett Community College
Crawley, West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- To be negotiated according to experience and expertise
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015 or negotiable
- Apply by:
- 10 October 2014
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Head of School at Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley, West Sussex. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who relishes a challenge and can convincingly demonstrate that he/she has:
- strategic focus and vision and an absolute focus on raising educational standards
- a commitment to high educational standards and expectations of young people
- a consistent drive to improve on the quality of teaching and learning
- sets high expectations for self and others and
- the ability to create, lead and develop high performing teams
You will already have a track record of raising standards and attainment and your personal qualities will align with our ethos and values. The Kemnal Academies Trust offers our leaders earned autonomy over the strategy and direction of their school; excellent school to school support from the centre and ongoing professional development.
If you would like an initial and confidential conversation about this role, please contact Tamsin Renno, PA to Headteacher on 01293 526255 or email Tamsin.Renno@thomasbennett-tkat.org.uk who will arrange a suitable time with the Executive Headteacher.
For an application pack please email hr@tkat.org.
Visit to the school are encouraged, please contact Tamsin Renno to arrange a mutually convenient date and time.
The Kemnal Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Age range 11-16
Attached documents
About Thomas Bennett Community College
- Thomas Bennett Community College
- Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, Crawley
- West Sussex
- RH10 5AD
- United Kingdom
Thomas Bennett Community College is a co-educational secondary academy for students aged 11-18, based in Crawley, West Sussex. The school was rated Ofsted Good in October 2022
Headteacher
Emer Lesova
Values and vision
Thomas Bennett Community College recognises that outstanding classroom learning is vital, but alone it is not enough to have a lasting impact on the lives of students. The school believes a rich and diverse curriculum is also crucial to provide experiences that will challenge individuals, inspire ambition and develop the character needed for success.
The secondary school’s aim is for every student to grow in confidence and resilience and aspire to achieve excellence in whatever they do. Staff believe students must have respect for themselves and others, as well as the integrity to always do the right thing, in order to play a responsible part in the community of the school and beyond. Thomas Bennett Community College wants every student to develop a passion for learning that will remain with them for life.
Ofsted report
“Leaders have worked relentlessly to create an inclusive and caring culture throughout the school. They have been successful and staff, governors and pupils now describe this school as a ‘family’. Pupils are proud of their school. Those who are new to the school feel welcome. Pupils feel happy and safe here...Leaders have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils study a broad range of subjects. Subject leaders have thoughtfully reviewed their curriculum design and how well it is taught"
View Thomas Bennett Community College’s latest Ofsted report
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