Headteacher - The Stoke Poges School
Location: Stoke Poges
Overview
The Governing Board of The Stoke Poges School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher to lead our school into its next phase of development. This is a unique opportunity to build on strong foundations and guide a committed school community forward with clarity, compassion and ambition.
Salary: Group 3; L18-L24 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Closing date: noon Friday 24th April
Interviews:Tuesday 28th April.
About us
The Stoke Poges School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community, dedicated staff and enthusiastic pupils. We are proud of the progress we have made and are now looking for a leader who will continue our journey and shape an aspirational future for all.
What we can offer
- A school with strong foundations and a clear sense of direction
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
- A dedicated, skilled and supportive staff team
- An engaged and supportive Governing Board
- A positive and welcoming school community
- Opportunities to shape the future of the school and leave a lasting legacy
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development and wellbeing
Website: https://www.stokepoges.school/
About the role
As Headteacher, you will:
- Provide clear, strategic leadership that builds on the school’s existing strengths
- Inspire and motivate staff, pupils and the wider community
- Drive high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils
- Promote a culture of inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations
- Lead with integrity, compassion and a strong moral purpose
- Work effectively with governors to deliver a shared vision for the school’s future
- Ensure the school continues to be a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment
About you
We are seeking a leader who:
- Has a proven track record of successful leadership in a primary setting
- Demonstrates clear vision, strategic thinking and strong decision-making
- Leads with empathy, emotional intelligence and resilience
- Is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for every child
- Can build strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
- Has the drive and ambition to move the school forward while respecting its values and ethos
- Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Please see attached candidate pack for further information.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Mrs Jenny Lea on 01753 643319 or email [email protected] to arrange a suitable time.
Please send completed application forms back to the School.
The Stoke Poges School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with all safer recruitment requirements.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
