Headteacher

Job Title: Headteacher with Trust Lead OpportunityLocation: Boston, LincolnshireEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: £77,195 - £89,414 plus up to £8,000 Relocation AllowanceStart Date: January 2025 or soonerMLK Education Search are pleased to be supporting this small, but mightily ambitious Secondary CofE Academy in securing their next Headteacher to lead the school on it's aspirational journey.Having come out of Inadequate (2018), through Requires Improvement (2020) and now with 3 out of 4 areas graded as Good by Ofsted (October 2023), they are looking for a confident Head who can secure a Good grading for Quality of Education, to fully reward them for the hard work that has gone into the last 6 years.As a Church of England school, values that are deep-rooted in the Christian story, are the driving force and resonate through everything they do; thus creating an inclusive culture where all faiths are valued.The environment is designed to be rewarding, stimulating, and challenging so that students can fulfil their potential. Changes to, and investment in, the physical building and the environment have recently taken place and there are further developments planned in IT meaning they will not be standing still. Being part of a MAT allows continued investment even when budgets are tight across the country. So whilst on an aspirational journey, the future is very exciting for students and staff.As the new Headteacher you will:Drive the creation and implementation of distinctly Christian vision within their School.Embed the Trust and School visions into every area of the role and will challenge and support others in achieving the same.Promote the need for pupils to actively engage in Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement and support the belief that all children need to flourish in a creative environment.Provide professional leadership and be responsible for the efficient day to day and strategic management of the SchoolLead the school community in promoting positive attitudes to learning throughout the whole community.Work collaboratively as part of the wider Trust, with the understanding that it is one organisation working in partnership to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.If desired, take on additional responsibility for leading Careers and Enterprise work across the TrustIn return, they will offer:A very competitive salary and relocation package (where required)Professional autonomy and encourage the opportunity to work from homeTrust-wide collaboration and supportAn enhanced Employee Assistance ProgrammeA lifestyle savings packageExperience and Qualifications:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as the NPQH (or be working towards)Significant experience as a Headteacher or Head of School in a similar settingSustained record of school improvement, leading and sustaining educational initiative, and effective management of funding and resources.Evidence of effective appointment and personnel managementUnderstanding and experience of working within a Church environment would be desirable but not essentialIf this sounds like an exciting opportunity that you would like to pursue, please APPLY NOW!Or alternatively, please contact me on:t: 07793 209 744e: [email protected]