What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, ambitious and reflective Headteacher to lead Stoberry Park Primary School from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a values-led leader who can build on the strengths of the school, work closely with the Trust and local community, and ensure that every child is known, supported and challenged to achieve their best.
The successful candidate will not only lead and inspire at Stoberry Park, but will also join a group of passionate headteachers working together to further develop the Trust.
Professional development will be bespoke, with support from experienced Trust leaders and opportunities through the Trust’s Talent Management program.
We are looking for exceptional candidates who: Have a clear commitment to the mission, vision and ethos of Stoberry Park Primary School and the Trust.
Have successful leadership experience within a primary setting, with evidence of positive impact.
Can inspire, motivate and support colleagues and children to be the best that they can be.
Have demonstrable experience of effective line management, staff development and building leadership capacity.
Understand highly effective pedagogy, based on evidence, and can model this for others and support others to improve.
Are aspirational for disadvantaged children and pupils with SEND, using evidence-informed strategies to remove barriers and raise outcomes.
Are committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcomes, academically, socially and personally.
Will work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust, the Local Advocate Board and the wider community to translate the Trust’s mission into action.
What the school offers its staff Who are we?
The Academies for Character and Excellence is a charitable Trust with a mission of Achieving Excellence through Cultivating Character, Sharing Talents and Pursuing Innovation.
Our Trust is an exciting and diverse mix of Church of England and Community Schools within Torbay, Devon and Somerset.
We are growing a family of schools that prioritises working together in collaborative partnerships which are mutually supportive and share great practice.
We truly value the distinctive character of our schools and believe they should be rooted in the communities which they serve.
Our commitment to Character Education is at the heart of our work across the Trust.
We are uncompromising in our belief that every child fulfils their academic potential whilst also flourishing in and at life.
Relationships are central to the way we work together and we are proud to work with colleagues who are passionate about making a positive difference to our children and families.
Our ACE culture is defined by four guiding principles:
- Our values are valued
- Our staff are our most important resource
- Everything we do is ultimately about the children
- Simply what we want is to be the best we can be We can offer: A warm, values-led school community with polite, happy and engaged children who have enthusiasm for learning.
A committed and enthusiastic staff team, supported by a collaborative Trust structure.
Bespoke professional development and support from experienced Trust leaders.
Opportunities to work with like-minded professionals across the Trust through improvement groups and shared practice.
A Trust which cultivates pupils through character development, a rich curriculum and a commitment to Personal Growth for All.
Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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