Head of School
Marshwood CE Primary Academy
Dorset
- Expired
- Salary:
- L3-L8 depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2015
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2014
Job overview
0.6 Teaching commitment
An outstanding opportunity to lead a forward thinking, ambitious Primary School and be part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Acorn Multi-Academy Trust is a new Trust opening in November 2014. There are currently 4 outstanding and good schools in the Trust allowing schools to provide real support and share best practice whilst keeping their own identity.
We are looking for an inspirational Head of School for Marshwood Primary School (NOR60), on the Devon/Dorset border.
The successful candidate will have total responsibility for the operational running of the school and will work closely with the Executive Headteacher on school strategy. Learning and teaching will be at the heart of your decision making. There is a strong culture of CPD within the school and also across the Acorn Academy Trust.
There will be a high level of support available to the successful candidate in this role including mentoring by the Executive Head. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop their leadership potential in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will be inspirational, innovative and highly motivated. A teaching commitment is required.
For an application pack and further information please email mslingsby@acornfederation.co.uk Further information about the school can be found at http://www.marshwood.dorset.sch.uk/
Visits to the school are encouraged and highly recommended. Please contact the school 01297 678224 to arrange an appointment.
We are also advertising for Head of School at Mrs Ethelston's Primary School Uplyme which is also in the Acorn Multi Academy Trust. All applicants will be considered for both posts. Please see www.acornfederation.co.uk for more details.
Applications Close: Noon, Thursday 9th October 2014
Interview Dates: Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st October 2014
Acorn Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post.
Acorn Multi Academy Trust
Marshwood CofE Primary School, Marshwood, Bridport DT6 5QA
About Marshwood CE Primary Academy
Marshwood School is a small rural school of 61 pupils overlooking the idyllic Marshwood Vale on the Dorset/Devon/Somerset borders. It is located 8 miles from the coastal town of Lyme Regis and in easy reach of Dorchester, Exeter, Taunton and Yeovil.
Main line trains run from Axminster to London's Waterloo Station.
The School, built in 1842 was completely refurbished and modernised in 1987 and, more recently the following improvements have been made:-
• A well equipped ICT suite installed.
• Interactive whiteboards in every teaching space.
• The adjoining church has been adapted and modernised, allowing the school to use it as a school hall.
• A fourth classroom has been built in the roof space.
These modern facilities enable us to cater for the present educational needs and all their constant changes.
The school is a very happy family community, with a strong Christian ethos in which great emphasis is placed on self-discipline, a positive attitude and regard for others.
The curriculum is well planned, lively and imaginative meeting the needs of our rural children, preparing and inspiring them for life in the 21st century
Children are admitted to Marshwood School as rising 5's in September. They are transferred to The Woodroffe School at Lyme Regis at the age of 11.
The school is part of the Lyme Regis Pyramid, which enables children and staff to work collaboratively with other schools to enhance the curriculum.
The governors are looking for an ambitious and inspirational person to take our already successful school on to greater heights.
Applicants should state their strengths, interests and vision that they could offer the school.
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