About the Role
What we are looking for in our next Headteacher:
We are seeking an outstanding senior leader, with the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to build on our considerable strengths. You will be able to lead, motivate, develop and inspire a school team of staff and governors who are passionately committed to giving pupils a wide range of real-life and enriching experiences. We would like to hear from existing headteachers and talented deputy headteachers who feel that they have the knowledge and expertise to help us raise outcomes and help the school to consistently deliver.
You will demonstrate a clear understanding of what it takes for a school to retain a ‘Good’ judgement and the competency to lead the school to an ‘Outstanding’ outcome. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to manage, prioritise and organise your workload, to show flexibility and resilience and recognise the need for pastoral care for all members of the school community.
Community engagement and outreach is important at Beccles and we are seeking a new headteacher who will build on the successes of the current headteacher to further raise the profile of the school and improve student attendance.
A commitment to well-being and mental health is essential.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website https://www.becclesacademy.org/
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Beccles Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Beccles Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
To arrange an informal discussion please contact Nicola Richards, Deputy Director of Education using [email protected]
The application process and timetable
| Application deadline: | 15th May at Midday |
| School visits: | Welcome, please contact Nicola Richards, Deputy Director of Education |
| Interviews: | 23rd May 2024 |
| Contract details: | Permanent |
| Salary: | L11- L17 £60,488 – £69,970 |
| Start date: | September 2024 |
The application
You are invited to submit an application form using [email protected]
REAch2 Academy Trust have an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Trust’s online Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form separately.
In accordance with our Safeguarding Policy the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.
To arrange an informal discussion please contact Nicola Richards, Deputy Director of Education using [email protected]
REAch2 is continuously working towards improving the diversity of the Trust, and the experience for our staff from diverse backgrounds. We are clear that the value of greater diversity to the Trust lies in the way we will value difference when we work together towards richer solutions.
We are keen to hear from all candidates with the appropriate experience who feel they can make a real contribution to the Trust. If you can bring a fresh perspective to the challenges we face whether through your background as someone from an ethnic minority or you live with a disability (visible or not), are open about your faith, religion or belief or about being LGBTQ+, your application will receive a warm welcome. As will applications from all suitable candidates.
REAch2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all adults working in or with our schools to share this commitment.
Enclosed in our application pack is a copy of our safer recruitment policy, which outlines the steps we take to ensure that we attract the most suitable, high calibre candidates, and to help deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children or are otherwise unsuited to working with them.
We encourage all potential candidates to read this policy carefully in order to fully understand what is expected of you in our recruitment process. All roles will be assessed for the appropriate level of DBS check, which will include a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
A wide range of professional development opportunities and the opportunity to work with some of the best educational professionals in the country,
A great ECT experience,
Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme TPS,
As part of REAch2 employee benefits we also offer an eye care scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family and membership of ‘perks at work’ – which includes discounts on holidays, shopping, family days out and much more.
