Headteacher

At Waddington All Saints Academy, our aim is to provide a learning environment and experience that enables children to thrive and develop as leaders and learners. We are a friendly, caring school with high expectations and ambition for all our pupils.

We are looking to appoint a Headteacher with the strategic vision, ability and drive to continue to evolve and develop our academy to remain successful in the face of the changes and challenges within education and society.

In this role, you will:

• Provide inspirational, creative and professional leadership and management for the academy.
• Ensure the pupils/students are at the heart of every decision and action within the academy.
• Establish high-quality, effective systems and policies in all areas of the academy’s work.
• Establish high-quality education and outcomes through effective leadership of teaching and learning.
• Establish a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils.
• Ensure that strategic planning is informed by rigorous self-evaluation and that it continuously improves learning and pastoral outcomes.
• Establish and develop genuine partnerships to support the work of the academy and Trust.
• Ensure that the academy provides a safe and happy environment that promotes the welfare of children.
• Ensure there is an ethos of safeguarding and that all safeguarding and child protection policies are adhered to by a staff team that is confident in keeping pupils safe.

In return

Learning and success are at the heart of our culture, so we invest in the development of our staff as learners and developing leaders. There is a rich programme of CPD, which includes leadership opportunities, NPQs, in-house training, National College courses and working with the L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub.

We also offer:

• National teacher pay and conditions, including a generous TPS scheme with a minimum 23% employer contribution rate.
• Superb CPD opportunities via various established routes, including the dedicated Teaching School Hub.
• Access to the Trust EAP service: 24/7 free advice on a range of issues and wellbeing counselling.
• Free eyecare vouchers and flu jabs.
• Access to a free occupational health service, including physiotherapy.
• Access to free staff discounts and cashback for a huge range of products.

As a Headteacher within the Trust, you also have access to high-quality professional development and a wealth of support from the Trust Director of Schools for Lincoln and amongst the Lincoln Hub headteachers.

If you are ambitious, determined, energetic and passionate about education and want to join us on our mission, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Visits

We would encourage you to visit the school to meet our children and staff. To arrange a visit, please call 01522 820099 and choose from the following dates:

• Wednesday 13th March 2024 at 2pm
• Thursday 14th March 2024 at 4pm
• Wednesday 20th March 2024 at 4pm
• Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 9.30am

To apply

For an informal, confidential discussion about this opportunity or to book a visit and meet the children and staff, please email Helentunney@leadacademytrust.co.uk or call 07458 024599.

To apply, please send a completed application form and covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR@leadacademytrust.co.uk.

Closing date: Monday 8th April 2024

Interview dates: Wednesday 17th April 2024 at Waddington All Saints Academy and Thursday 18th April 2024 at L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, Nottingham

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; therefore, shortlisted candidates may be contacted in advance of the closing date.

L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.