BRING COURAGE         BRING CREATIVITY        BRING FRIENDSHIP

Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

Position: Head of School

Location: St Petrocs

We are looking for an inspirational full time Head of school on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support our primary schools where community, family and adventure is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an energetic and committed Head of School. The successful candidate will be a professional and conscientious worker who can fit into a friendly team that goes above and beyond for the pupils and wider community. This role requires the careful planning, resourcing and teaching of lessons within the St Barnabas MAT curriculum systems.

Our vision recognises each child as an individual with unique and transferable skills. As a proud member of the St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust, our vision is supported with a ‘Bring It!’ approach to all areas of our school life.

Under the overall direction of the Hub Lead, the Head of School will play a lead role:

• In formulating the aims, objectives of the school and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved.

• Be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement.

• Proactively manage staff and resources.

  
  

The Head of School will:

• Take full responsibility for the school.

• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required.

• Take responsibility for Child Protection issues as Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

  
  

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming and friendly team environment within a MAT committed to staff development.

• A beautiful setting, focused on the ‘Great Outdoors’, within a caring and supportive community.

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn new skills.

• Be part of the flourishing schools programme

Please see attached the detailed job description for this role.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.