Do you have the skills to:-

Lead with Respect - modelling integrity, fairness and emotional intelligence.

Enhance Experiences - driving high standards, inspiring teaching and a culture where pupils thrive.

Ambition for All - setting strategic direction, raising outcomes and championing inclusion.

Develop Others - investing in staff, nurturing talent and cultivating future leaders.

These are the principles within our Leadership DNA framework - Leadership Model - and Hilltop Primary School is seeking an inspiring and committed Headteacher who will lead our school in delivering the very best opportunities for all pupils whilst demonstrating these qualities. Hilltop is a vibrant, nurturing and ambitious community where pupils love coming to school, feel safe, and are supported to achieve highly through a culture of curiosity, kindness and aspiration.

Hilltop pupils are enthusiastic, motivated and proud of their school. They thrive in an environment where they are safe, supported and encouraged to enjoy learning. We are looking for a Headteacher who recognises and nurtures this positive climate while ensuring every child receives the very best educational experience.

Our Trust Leadership framework shapes everything we do.

Professional Growth at Beyond Schools Trust

As part of Beyond Schools Trust, Hilltop Primary School benefits from our pioneering Professional Growth model; a developmental culture focused on staff empowerment and continuous improvement.
Our Professional Growth approach:

·       Encourages staff ownership of their learning, reflection and self-improvement.

·       Replaces traditional appraisal systems with meaningful, ongoing professional dialogue and coaching opportunities.

·       Builds a high-performing, collaborative workforce through coaching, mentoring and access to high-quality CPD and leadership pathways

·       Strengthens teaching quality, which in turn enhances pupil outcomes across our Trust

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, visible leader and will build a safe, inclusive and aspirational environment; cultivating a team who are reflective, forward-thinking and committed to the very best for our pupils.

 In return, we will offer you:

• A school community that is proud, warm and eager to continue its journey of improvement.
• A dedicated staff team supported by a Trust committed to professional excellence.
• Opportunities to shape, innovate and lead within a supportive leadership network.
• A strong focus on wellbeing, collaboration and sustainable leadership.

• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• two-week half term in October
• cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Hilltop Primary School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Gavin Evans via email at gevans@beyondschools.co.uk   

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

 Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.