Head of School - Redbridge, United Kingdom - Oakdale Federation

Description

The Governors of The Oakdale Federation are looking to appoint an inspirational senior leader who will provide dynamic leadership, drive success, and continuous improvement whilst ensuring excellent standards of learning and teaching as the Head of School of our highly inclusive Infant School.

You will:

• Have a successful track record of measurable impact and a deep sense of purpose
• Be committed to promoting equal opportunities for all children
• Be an outstanding practitioner who can motivate and inspire children and staff
• Be committed and inspirational about raising standards and life chances for all children
• Have proven leadership and management skills with experience
• Have the ability to lead with enthusiasm and energy
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, motivate, inspire, support the whole school team
• Have the ability to promote outstanding teaching and learning and understand the importance of building a school culture where all members of the school community can thrive.
• Have an excellent understanding of the principles of inclusion and meeting the needs of all children, including those who are new to learning English, those with special educational needs and or disabilities, and those who qualify for pupil premium funding
• Be committed to involving parents and the community as well as key external stakeholders.

This post will be part of the school's Federation Leadership Team which consists of six leaders: The Executive Headteacher, two Heads of Schools, two Assistant Headteachers, and the School Business Leader.

There will be an expectation that the post holder will take a wider view of school leadership, support the strategic direction of the Federation alongside other leaders, and have the overall responsibility for Assessment across the Federation.

We can offer you:

• Wonderful children with exemplary behaviour
• A highly experienced and effective leadership team who can support excellent opportunities for CPD and further development to Headship
• Hardworking, highquality teaching and support staff who share the school's vision of enabling every child to achieve their best
• Friendly and supportive parents who partner with the school to promote excellent outcomes for their children.
• A happy school where children smile, they are eager to learn, and where standards are high.

Our Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made on the successful applicant.

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