Headteacher
What skills and experience we're looking for
CSET is a growing school trust with an excellent record of school improvement. Each of the schools in the trust has its own unique identity and ethos. We have a compelling vision for each of our schools based on a deep understanding of each community we serve.Being part of a family of schools brings robust challenge and support as well as opportunities to share expertise, provision and costs across our schools. Many of the challenges facing school leaders are common to all schools. Our approach to school improvement enables staff and pupils to benefit from the sharing of resources and expertise whilst remaining true to their unique identity and context.
We are committed to attracting and developing next generation school leaders who will establish our schools as beacons of learning within their local communities.
Following the retirement of the current Headteacher we have a vacancy for an exceptional, ambitious Headteacher to lead Lyde Green from April 2025.
About Lyde Green Primary School
Lyde Green Primary is a fresh and exciting school based at Lyde Green near Bristol. Our school currently has 17 classes along with a Specialist Access Centre for up to 16 pupils with a diagnosis of ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) and complex learning needs.
Our aim is to inspire and encourage a passion for lifelong learning in our children, sparking curiosity, promoting creativity and nurturing developing passions to ensure that our pupils grow and thrive on their journey through school. Our curriculum places huge importance on reading and a love of books.It also promotes the ‘big ideas’ of diversity, society and exploration.
Wevalue kindness,resilienceandtoleranceand expect our pupils and staff to demonstrate these values daily. We also believe in the importance of courage when trying new things, collaboration and teamwork to achieve things together and the importance of always being respectful to one another.
We are looking for:
- A talented and experienced leader with a proven record of achievement in primary education
- A strategic thinker who can create sustainable plans for now and the future
- A motivational individual who will inspire staff and pupils alike
- An individual who can commit and demonstrate our leadership behaviours ofCourage,CuriosityandCompassion
- Someone committed to our ambition and will support every child regardless of their, background, characteristics or abilities
- A reflective and pragmatic practitioner who shares knowledge, and has a passion for continuous improvement
- Someone who can communicate with all stakeholders within the Trust, School, and local community
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- A school community with a strong values based ethos
- Exceptional bespoke professional development opportunities
- A network of professional dedicated colleagues
- Support and mentoring from experienced colleagues within the Trust
- A forward-thinking and insights-driven school improvement framework
- An environment which embraces inclusion on every level
If you would like to arrange a school visit, please contact Mark Jackson, Director of Primary Schools whose contact details are available in the accompanying letter to this advert.
Further details about the role
First stage interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th December 2024 and final stage interviews will be held on Thursday 12th December 2024. If you have any questions regarding the selection process, please contact the CSET Recruitment Team directly.
Commitment to safeguarding
CSET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.