The benefits of working at Harper Bell:

As the Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the school and its educational philosophy. You will be responsible for driving performance improvements, fostering innovation, and ensuring inclusivity, which allows for significant influence on pupils outcomes and the school's overall success.

The school values a collaborative leadership environment, encouraging teamwork and professional generosity. As Headteacher, you will work with a supportive staff and community, fostering a culture where ideas are shared, and collective efforts are made to enhance the educational experience for all pupils.

Harper Bell SDA School emphasises strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community. This presents an opportunity to build meaningful connections and work closely with families, creating a strong sense of partnership that benefits the students' educational journey.

The position allows you to be a spiritual leader, guiding the school in its Seventh-day Adventist faith-based principles. This is an opportunity to integrate spiritual development into the educational environment and contribute to the personal growth of pupils, fostering a well-rounded education that combines academic and spiritual development.

The school’s commitment to inclusivity, curriculum innovation, and evidence-based practices offers an environment where you can continue to grow professionally.

 About You

To join us as Headteacher you will:

·       Have recent proven leadership experience and management skills within a primary school setting.

·       Demonstrate management of actions to bring about performance improvements.

·      Be committed to inclusivity and ensuring every child has access to an outstanding education.

·       Demonstrate a deep understanding of curriculum innovation, pedagogy, and evidence-based practice.

·       Be able to thrive in a collaborative leadership environment, valuing teamwork and professional generosity

·       Be dedicated, committed, enthusiastic, passionate, and innovative as you strive to improve outcomes for all children.

·       Continue to build on the strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community.

·       Have the ability to make sound decisions and work in challenging and sometimes demanding environments in a flexible and effective way.

·       Have significant experience of management change preferably in an education environment.

·       Have the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others at all levels and to deal with difficult people and effectively handle conflict.

·       Have a good understanding of issues and policy developments within the primary sector, in particular Ofsted developments and updates in teaching pedagogy.

·       Be a spiritual leader as well as corporate parent.

·       Demonstrate a clear vision and understanding of the fundamental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist church and implement the church’s worldwide concept of Seventh-day Adventist education.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school to view our unique community.  School visits must be arranged by appointment and can be booked by contacting the Office Manager, Dorcas Dawati, on 0121 693 7742. 

School visits: Monday 24 or 31 March, 9.00am or 4.30pm