AddressAshbury with Compton Beauchamp C of E (A)
Primary School
Head Teacher
Group 1 School - Leadership Scale L6 - L18 (Dependant on experience)
Faringdon Learning Trust, together with the Local Governance Committee, are seeking to appoint an inspiring and highly motivated leader to the position of Headteacher at Ashbury with Compton Beauchamp Church of England Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for a supportive leader who has the drive and ambition to work with staff, governors and the Trust to honour the school’s strong Christian foundation, and deliver the schools aims and vision; “United in a love for learning, we will grow and succeed together”.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
• Can demonstrate significant impact in a leadership role within a primary school;
• Is passionate about each child being provided with an educational experience in which every learner thrives;
• Is committed to working within a structure of Christian principles embracing the school’s values of 'perseverance, compassion and responsibility’.
• Values and strives to engage with and make productive use of the school’s strong links within and around the local community;
Faringdon Learning Trust are currently consulting with the Vale Academy Trust on a potential merger. Both Trusts view the potential merger as a merger of equals, underpinned by a joint intent to secure the best possible educational provision for pupils and enhance both development and career opportunities for staff. With the possibility of working in a circa 20 school Trust with substantial personal and professional development opportunities, we can offer the successful candidate:
• Access to an extensive programme of further learning and resources centred around professional excellence;
• Opportunities to collaborate across the Trust with a group of dedicated and hard-working School and Trust leaders;
• An outward thinking Board of Trustees with a strong educational ethos committed to a journey of improvement.
We actively encourage potential applicants to visit our school and talk with the current Headteacher and FLT CEO Richard Evans. Please see our website for full details: https://www.ashburyprimary.org...
Closing Date for applications: 9am on Monday 18th March 2024
Interviews will take place: later in the week beginning the 18th March 2024
Ashbury with Compton Beauchamp C of E (A) Primary School and Faringdon Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information. Faringdon Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.
