Head of School
Brooke Hill Academy
Rutland
- Expired
- Salary:
- L6 - L10 (£43,232 - £47,750)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2015
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2015
Job overview
The post includes a 0.4 teaching commitment.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Head of School with the vision and drive to further develop our outstanding school.
Brooke Hill Academy is federated with Edith Weston Primary School and the Executive Headteacher works across both schools. The Head of School will work with the Executive Headteacher to develop teaching and learning, using the federation resources, to support both schools in raising standards. The role will involve taking responsibility for the running of the Academy on a day to day basis. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher, with inspirational leadership skills.
Our Head of School will:
- Have a passion and vision for education and learning
- Be an excellent communicator
- Have high expectations of themselves, pupils and staff
- Have the ability to motivate and lead an effective team and to develop close relationships with parents and the wider school community
We can offer:
- An excellent opportunity for a dynamic leader who aspires to headship
- The support of a skilled and committed staff and Governing Body
- A stimulating and well resourced working environment
CPD to support and challenge leadership skills Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the School Business Manager on 01572 724214, or email: g.scott@brookehill.rutland.sch.uk
The Application Form and Information Pack can be downloaded from the school website: www.brookehillacademy.co.uk
Closing Date: Friday 13th March 2015
Interviews: 19th and 20th March 2015
Brooke Hill Academy, Oakham
NOR 280 + 26 FTE Nursery
About Brooke Hill Academy
Brooke Hill Academy is a mixed, mainstream primary school in Oakham, Rutland. It caters for three to eleven year old pupils, accommodating approximately 312 students.
Brooke Hill converted to an academy on 1 September 2011. It federated with Edith Weston Academy and formed the Brooke Hill Academy Multi Academy Trust in January 2016. The school has an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped playground and an astroturf pitch.
Executive Headteacher
Sharon Ruth Milner
Vision and values
The school focuses on British values that promote tolerance, understanding, courtesy, mutual respect and good manners. Teachers strive to provide a stimulating and creative environment for children. They teach students to care about each other and to appreciate cultural diversity.
Brooke Hill Academy focuses on the importance of maths, reading and writing, but also believes in the importance of extra-curricular activities. It prides itself on its Forest School status and emphasis on outdoor learning. The local environment is used to enrich pupils’ learning experiences. The school has also gained the ICT Mark and Green Flag Eco status.
Ofsted report
“The good relationships the staff build with children help to develop positive learning attitudes and this sets them up well for their future learning. Children quickly learn to work and play together without any issues; they become confident and develop good social skills.”
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