Headteacher
Allenbourn Middle School
Dorset
- Expired
- Salary:
- L21 – L27
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 March 2015
Job overview
Ref No: REC/15/5126
The Governors of Allenbourn Middle School wish to appoint a highly motivated and innovative Headteacher who has a strong commitment to the middle school system. The person appointed will have outstanding leadership qualities and the ability to inspire staff to meet the academic and pastoral needs of all their pupils.
Allenbourn Middle School is proud to be an outstanding school and a school renowned for its good behaviour. The school is a founding member of the newly-formed Wimborne Academy Trust. Through the resources of the Trust and The Wimborne Teaching School, which sits at the heart of the Trust, staff can expect not only to receive first class training opportunities but can also expect opportunities to extend their professional skills and career portfolio supporting other schools and working across different pupil age groups. We want staff who join us to experience the professional thrill of growing as teachers and leaders.
As the Headteacher of this Community school, the successful candidate will have an outstanding track record as a senior leader in a variety of contexts, driving improvement and raising attainment to ensure success for all. Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to working in partnership with staff, pupils, parents, governors and the wider community, will also be required.
Allenbourn Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service with Children’s Barring List Check.
Allenbourn Middle School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
For more details and to apply please visit www.poole.gov.uk/jobs or call 01202 633054 during council service hours.
Visits to our school can be arranged through our school office for the week commencing 9 March. Please contact Sharon Eldridge, Chair of Governors on 07882 026587.
Closing date: 17 March 2015
Interview date: 23 & 24 April 2015
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service with Children’s Barring List Check.
About Allenbourn Middle School
Allenbourn is a mixed 9 – 13 middle school whose catchment area covers the attractive market town of Wimborne and the surrounding villages. Allenbourn moved in to a brand new building with very good facilities in March 2003. The school is set in pleasant grounds, close to the town centre.
There are around 610 pupils and 36 teaching staff, some of whom are part time. At the end of Year 8, the children transfer to Queen Elizabeth’s or Corfe Hills upper schools, and between 10 to 15% of the pupils leave at the end of Year 7 to attend local grammar schools.
Allenbourn Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to enhanced disclosure checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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