Headteacher

The next Headteacher will need to:

• protect and strengthen the culture of highexpectations
• ensure consistency across all areas of theschool
• build on strong behaviour and attitudes to drivefurther academic outcomes
• be passionate about inclusion, ensuring everypupil – including those with SEND – is given the opportunity to flourish
• continue to develop the curriculum so that it isambitious for all learners
• balance warmth with firm leadership

This is a school with a clear identity. The opportunityis to build on that, not replace it.

What the school needs now

High Ercall is ina strong position, and the next Headteacher will be stepping into a schoolwhere the foundations are firmly in place. What the Governors are looking foris a leader who will:

• Sustain and build on the consistency inteaching, assessment and high expectations that runs through the school
• Continue to champion strong SEND provision,ensuring it grows and evolves with the needs of the community

• Take forward the school's commitment to anambitious curriculum and strong pupil outcomes
• Uphold and develop the robust safeguardingculture that is central to school life
• Be a visible, engaged presence - continuing thehands-on leadership approach that the school values

This is a schoolthat is proud of where it is. The next chapter is about taking that strongfoundation and reaching even higher.

This is a hands-on role in a small school whereleadership is highly visible.

We are looking for someone who:

• - Sets high expectations and follows through
• - Is confident leading teaching and learning improvements
• - Can balance strategic leadership with operationaldelivery
• - Builds strong relationships with staff, pupils,governors and parents
• - Is resilient, pragmatic and solutions-focused