Interim Executive Headteacher
Are you an experienced Headteacher eager to take on a role where you can make an immediate and meaningful impact?
Our Opportunity
We need an Interim Executive Headteacher to take charge of two village schools in Harrogate, North Yorkshire for an immediate start.
This is a high-stakes, rewarding role where your leadership will be crucial from day one. You'll steer two rural schools with unique strengths and challenges. With your decisive leadership, empathy, and strategic vision, you'll foster a thriving workplace culture for staff and pupils while driving the Federation's strategic direction in close collaboration with the Governing Body, Diocese, and Local Authority.
Act now and make a difference today!
About You:
- You will be an experienced Headteacher with a proven track record of raising educational standards
- You will relish the opportunity to step into the challenge of an interim headship
- Your expertise will enable you to quickly identify areas for development
- You will thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership can make an immediate and meaningful impact
- Your resilience and adaptability will allow you to navigate the unique challenges of an interim role, while your focus and strategic thinking will lay the groundwork for sustainable improvements
- You will excel in communicating effectively and whether working with pupils, staff, parents/carers, governors, or external stakeholders, you will inspire confidence, trust, and collaboration
We can offer you
- An excellent opportunity to provide strategic leadership and direction in a supportive environment
- Happy, caring and supportive schools, with children who respect and care for each other and have a thirst for learning
- A Governing Body who are committed and passionate about our schools and eager to support your work
- Significant support from a dedicated staff team ready to grow under your leadership, in addition to ongoing support from the Local Authority and Diocese
For an informal, confidential conversation about the role please call Helen on 01609 532254 or email. Helen has been engaged to support us with recruitment to this exciting opportunity.
When applying please consider the following supporting documents:
Application guidance, including policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees.
Safeguarding
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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