Headteacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an outward-facing leader who:

• can connect with people across the school community and has the interpersonal skills required to navigate the complexities of school leadership
• has a strong understanding of pedagogy and looks for innovative, research-based approaches to improving outcomes for pupils
• is a learner as well as a leader, actively seeking to improve their practice through coaching, mentoring, and other opportunities for professional growth
• is a strong collaborator, a team player and team builder who works well in partnership with peers and external partners
• empowers others and enjoys training and developing staff, growing leaders and providing the systems and structures so everyone can succeed
• is a skilled communicator who translates vision into reality for people and motivates those around them to achieve common goals.

What the school offers its staff

This is what we offer you:

Leading Stebon is a rare opportunity to make a profound difference in a dynamic community. At LETTA, we don’t lead in isolation. We offer:

• a robust support network

• regular 1:1s with the CEO focused on personal reflection, coaching, and mentoring
• a strong network of Headteacher colleagues and Trust-wide professional learning opportunities

• a people-centred culture; a workplace that values your contribution, development and professional agency

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.