Head Of School (Infants)

Hyde Park Infants are seeking a highly motivated and inspirational Head of School to join our outstanding team. Our Head of School will drive forward teaching and learning and will support the Executive Headteacher to develop a highly effective primary curriculum. The successful candidate will be committed to continually improve and develop the school through innovation, initiative and creativity.

Accountable to the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School will support the educational success of Hyde Park Infants and will play an integral role in the management of the school. We pride ourselves on our culture of constant improvement and our ideal candidate will therefore be committed to the highest achievement for all in all areas of the school’s work.

Under the direction of dynamic, consistent and motivational leadership, our Head of School will support the successful delivery of the vision, ethos, aims and objectives of the school.

We are looking for a Head of School who:

• Has proven, effective leadership skills and the drive to help lead our school with passion, raising standards where required, but recognising and maintaining excellence where it is already in place.
• Has an unrelenting belief and focus that all students can achieve high standards, whatever their background, life experiences or starting point.
• Promotes high standards of teaching and learning through excellent classroom practice.
• Possesses excellent communication skills with a firm commitment to working in partnership with children, staff, governors, families and the wider community.
• Is passionate about education and learning and can inspire and motivate the school community.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to the principles of inclusion, equality and high achievement for all.
• Is committed to the continual development of themselves as practitioners.

The post will include an element of teaching commitment.

The Head of School will also be expected to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD)

About the School

Join our team at Hyde Park Schools, where we're dedicated to fostering well-being and mental health through innovative teaching methods. Our three-form entry school is deeply rooted in the community, offering exciting opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Embrace a culture of lifelong learning, creativity, and teamwork in an inclusive, vibrant environment. With a focus on effort, cooperation, problem-solving, and leadership, we strive for excellence in preparing pupils for a dynamic world. Enjoy our half-termly staff socials and contribute to our strong home-school partnership. Experience our distinctive character and ethos firsthand – Hyde Park Schools is where education meets inspiration.

About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number above.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.