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Headteacher Required at Danesfield Middle School
Leadership Pay scale: L17 - L23 (with possible recruitment and retention allowance for the right candidate)
Permanent, full time
Key information about Danesfield Middle School:

• NOR: 374
• Age Range: 9 - 13
• "The school are working hard to drive effective change. Leadership has focused on developing the curriculum. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong." School Ofsted: Requires Improvement - June 2023
• "Inspired by vision, staff welcome and nurture pupils as gifts to the school. This results in a focused and cohesive community." SIAMS J1 - September 2023

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who:

• Has a strong understanding and application of distributed leadership
• Is excellent at building relationships with pupils, staff and the parent community
• Understands the challenges and opportunities of mixed-age classes
• Able to drive improvement in schools
• Is committed to collaboration and Trust-wide working

What we offer:

• Engaged, motivated and kind pupils
• An excellent team of dedicated professionals
• A supportive parent community who wants the best for their children
• Great support from an effective Central Trust team and a collaborative group of local schools to work within
• High-quality CPD to develop your leadership skills

Salary, hours and pay scale:

Leadership scales, L17 - L23
Full time, permanent role

Location

Danesfield Church of England School,
North Road
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4SW

Deadline and how to apply

Closing date: 7th October 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisting date: 10th October 2024
Interview dates: Thursday 17th October and Friday 18th October 2024
This post will commence in January 2025 (or sooner, dependent on candidate availability)

Equal opportunities

This position will be offered to the successful candidate subject to references and obtaining the necessary clearances.
Beacon Education adheres to Safer Recruitment procedures and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and social media checks. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Danesfield Church of England School is a forward thinking and innovative 9–13 Middle School situated in the village of Williton. Working together with our community, Danesfield Middle School successfully provides continuity and progression from birth to thirteen. We offer a wide and enriching curriculum which is designed to cater for all pupils.