Headteacher

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Headteacher who has the skill, imagination and tenacity to lead the school on its next crucial stage. As the Headteacher you will be leading a talented and dedicated team of staff who are supported by the trust. The ideal Headteacher will be an innovative leader who:

• Understands how to create a culture of aspiration and a supportive learning environment for students that allows them to achieve
their academic potential in a fully inclusive environment
• Holds high expectations for academic achievement by all students regardless of their prior attainment and socio-economic
backgrounds
• Is a champion/passionate and visible advocate for our school within the wider community
• Has high levels of emotional intelligence
• Is outward-looking and curious
• Has highly developed people skills and previous experience in leading teams effectively
• Have excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
…and who wants to:
• Empower and motivate staff and pupils to achieve their full potential
• Promote and maintain excellent relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Develop healthy, independent and curious learners
• Acknowledge and celebrate the strengths of all individuals
• Meet the challenges of the future and continue on our improvement journey, Disability Confident
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The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family. We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Flexible working TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance. Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Access to interview Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our school is seeking an exceptional Headteacher who combines strong leadership with warmth, integrity, and ambition. You will join a dedicated team and a supportive community, working together to sustain outstanding outcomes and create an environment where both pupils and staff flourish., The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Research School and the RISE Reception network, will have expertise in Talk for Writing and continue to uphold the school's training centre status. Ideally, you will have had experience at presenting at national conferences and delivering high-quality webinars to share the school's evidence-based practices with the wider educational community. Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as a Headteacher we can offer you:
• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Enthusiastic and really well behaved learners
• A strong, dedicated and supportive governing body
• A great network of TKAT schools both within Coast but also beyond in our large Trust
• A supportive, hands on Primary Director
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help. About Front Lawn Primary Academy At Front Lawn we always put the children first. We offer each child a safe, caring environment where they can thrive both socially and academically. We work hard to ensure that your child's experience of school is a positive one and one which encourages a love of learning and self-discipline from the start. We believe that every child can succeed in school and that it's our role to ensure they reach their potential. All children attending Front Lawn should feel happy, safe, valued members of the school. We have the highest expectations for effort and behaviour and deal promptly with any issues that arise relating to these.