Headteacher
Plume, Maldon's Community Academy
Maldon
- Expired
- Salary:
- within the range £110K-£120K
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 13 March 2015
Job overview
AIM FOR OUTSTANDING
Following the retirement of the existing Headteacher Governors are seeking to appoint someone with charisma, successful headship experience and ability to innovate who will build on our Ofsted 2014 'Good' to ensure teaching and learning is second to none.
Plume School is the only secondary school in a desirable market town set in rural Essex. It is a standalone academy with the future potential to expand as part of a local Multi Academy Trust. Our long term strategic vision is To develop the school and collaborate with local primaries to provide outstanding education provision for all young people in the Maldon District form 0-19 years'
We pride ourselves on providing an excellent range of courses and vocational opportunities for students of all abilities and see ourselves as the heart of the community. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and determined person with excellent strategic awareness and inter-personal skills.
Demographic changes in the very early stages of planning will lead to the future expansion of the school with an opportunity for the successful candidate to help determine the aspirational vision of providing 'all through' education.
Closing date 13th March at 9am
Informal opportunity to meet staff and governors 15th April 3.45pm - 4.30pm
Interviews 16th & 17th April
Visits to the school welcome by arrangement
For an application form or to request a school visit, please contact Emma Formby or Michael Watson on 020 3194 3147.
To download further information about the role please click here.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and are an equal opportunities employer. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references and medical check.
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About Plume, Maldon's Community Academy
Work at a place where you feel valued and recognised. An environment where imagination and creativity counts. Work with us.
Currently the third largest secondary school in Essex as a single academy trust and growing, we are focused on enhancing our future structure and have roles where we are seeking people who can bring fresh perspectives and new variety for the benefits of our students. At Plume Academy you will find the space to develop your talents, the freedom to contribute and the opportunity to grow as part of our welcoming and inclusive family.
Employing over 250 staff, from teaching and learning to management and administration, you will find opportunities at every level, across both of our campuses.
Our people share a determination to push boundaries, think differently and achieve more.
As an employee, you’ll play a crucial part in assisting with our continual development.
In return, we will support, nurture and reward you with benefits from training and development to responsibility recognition.
Plume had a successful Ofsted inspection in November 2023 and was judged a ‘good’ Academy. Ofsted acknowledged the high quality of teaching and excellent relationships in the Academy.
Plume Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are therefore subject to satisfactory DBS and Immigration Checks, demonstration of ability, together with the receipt of references.
If you would like to telephone the Director of HR prior to completing the application form, Mrs. Dorcas Ologunde would be pleased to discuss the role in further detail. Further information about the academy including videos to give candidates virtual tours are available on our website at https://www.plume.essex.sch.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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