Headteacher

Tidemill Academy, Deptford, London

Starting 1^st January 2022

Salary:  L18 – L24

Closing Date: 24^th September 2021 at noon

Shortlisting: 24^th September 2021

Interviews:  29th September 2021

About the school

Tidemill Academy is a successful and innovative school based in Deptford. It is a two-form entry mainstream primary school with a Nursery and has the capacity for approximately 480 children. Judged to be an Outstanding school by OFSTED in July 2015, Tidemill Academy, give pupils an excellent education ensuring that they have the best possible life chances. Recognising that this means focussing on the whole child to ensure that each and every pupil reaches their potential.

The school have a highly creative approach to teaching and learning to ensure that pupils are motivated and challenged, enabling them to make excellent progress in both the core subjects and the wider curriculum. Through Tidemill’s skills and attitudes, taught across the curriculum, the school foster a positive and resilient approach towards learning and life. We know that strong links between school and home give children the highest chance of success. Therefore, there are many opportunities for parents and carers to get involved in their children’s education, including ‘Stay and Play’, Inspire workshops and other family learning experiences.

With our passion for professional development of staff, Tidemill Academy have an excellent professional development programme for staff. This ensures pupils are supported by a team of talented and dedicated staff who have a very positive impact on pupil achievement and well-being.

What we are looking for in our next headteacher

We are seeking an outstanding headteacher, or an outstanding deputy headteacher, who is an innovative, responsible and insightful professional, with the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to build on Tidemill Academy’s 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, within a culture of highest expectations.

You will demonstrate a clear understanding of what it takes for a school to retain an ‘Outstanding’ judgement and the competency to lead the school to this guaranteed 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 community of the school.  A commitment to well-being and mental health is essential.

Your opportunity

Whether you are an experienced headteacher, or preparing for your first headship, we can equip you with the experience, knowledge and training to achieve your next career goal. As part of REAch2, you will have the opportunity to work within a close network of academies, and with headteachers from across the wider Trust. We have a highly experienced central team, all committed to providing support and developing your skills as a leader. As part of a rewarding environment and highly supportive Trust, we can provide headteachers with all the support needed.

Being a part of the REAch2 Multi Academy Trust

We are the largest primary only Trust in the country, which serves some of the most diverse communities, both in urban and coastal areas. Closing the gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers has always been a core mission of REAch2. We have a proven track record in supporting schools to improve rapidly and to maintain and build upon those improvements.

Our people are at the heart of this success. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of training programmes available at every stage of your career.

We are looking for talented individuals who share our vision for creating and are committed to ensuring that every child in our Trust has exceptional opportunities for learning.

Learn more about REAch2 and our vision and values www.reach2.org

Next Steps

Informal and exploratory conversations are welcomed and encouraged. We would like candidates to make contact with both Gill Ellyard (Director of Education) to discuss the post in confidence.

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How to apply:

Completed applications should be returned by email to: [email protected], marked ‘Headteacher application for Tidemill Academy’

Closing Date:  24^th September 2021 12:00pm

Application Pack:

Information about the role

Application form

Job description and person specification

Equal opportunities monitoring form

School prospectus

Safeguarding Notice

REAch2 all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

 

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.