At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Gosford Hill School through an exciting transition to a new building and inspire students and staff.
- Company: Join the River Learning Trust, committed to transforming education and communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, wellbeing support, and access to pension schemes.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and shape the future of education.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership skills and a passion for education and student success.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead Gosford Hill School, part of the River Learning Trust, during a pivotal moment in its history as we take ownership of a new school building in 2028. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an inspirational, implementation-focused leader who can capitalise on the opportunities afforded by the new build while planning strategically for the future, who is ambitious for all of the students and staff, and who will build on the strong fundamentals already in place as we seek to achieve ever more for the young people in our care.
The successful applicant will be an outstanding leader who will uphold and champion our core values: Responsible, Respectful, and Resilient. These values underpin everything we do and shape our commitment to ensuring that every student feels known, valued and supported.
Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles.
OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together. OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils. OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles.
Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development opportunities, wellbeing and staff networks and access to Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (TPS and LGPS) for all staff.
This role includes regulated activity relevant to children. The River Learning Trust and Gosford Hill School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Headteacher employer: Gosford Hill School
Gosford Hill School, as part of the River Learning Trust, offers an inspiring environment for educators looking to make a significant impact in the lives of students. With a strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and a collaborative work culture, employees are empowered to grow and thrive while upholding core values of responsibility, respect, and resilience. The upcoming transition to a new school building presents a unique opportunity for innovative leadership and strategic planning, making this an exciting time to join our dedicated team.
