Headteacher (Designate)

Bellevue Place Education Trust proposes to open Watling Park School, a 4-11 free school in September 2015, in the Burnt Oak area of Barnet. A suitable site has already been found for the school and we are working closely with the Department for Education and Education Funding Agency on plans for development.

A non-fee paying, non-selective, non-denominational, co-educational school, Watling Park School will welcome children of all abilities from all backgrounds. Bellevue Place Education Trust schools are the result of a ground-breaking joint venture between Bellevue Education, operator of eleven outstanding preparatory schools and Place Group, a market-leading education and school services company. The Trust has successfully opened three schools, and Watling Park School will be among a third wave of new schools the Trust is opening in 2015.

An experienced senior leader in the Primary or Preparatory phase, you will have a strong track record in leadership and core learning. Capable of interpreting, developing and implementing the Proposers' education vision, your excellent communications skills will be vital in promoting the school to the community, including a large number of parents who have already registered their interest in a place for their child(ren).

While you will benefit from the support of high-level expertise within the Proposer group, you will be expected to build an outstanding team of professionals to deliver the vision and as such, a keen eye for talent and well-developed personal networks would be advantageous. Furthermore, you will need to build collaborative relationships with other local schools, the local authority and the wider community and as such, will be politically aware, with relevant personal attributes including gravitas, influence and creativity.

In return, you will get that rarest of opportunities: the chance to shape your school from day one of its existence and ensure that every element is optimised to deliver outstanding teaching and learning. Furthermore, you will receive unparalleled access to support and to career advancement through the two parent organisations.

To arrange an informal discussion with a member of Bellevue Place Education Trust, please email careers@watlingparkschool.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: 6pm, Monday 27th October 2014
Interview date: Week starting 3rd November 2014

The Trust takes its safeguarding responsibilities seriously and is following 'Safer Recruitment' guidelines. The Trust is committed to fulfilling its duties under the Equality Act 2010.

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