Headteacher or Head of School Webheath Academy

Responsibilities

• Ensure a culture of effective safeguarding within the school, providing a safe, secure environment where all pupils can thrive.
• Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction together with the governing board and through consultation with the school community, supported by the CEO.
• Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so the school can operate effectively.
• Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context.
• Make sure these school improvement strategies are implemented effectively.
• Monitor progress towards achieving the school’s aims and objectives.
• Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively working within a dedicated school budget, supported by a dedicated finance manager and central team.
• Ensure effective, collaborative relationships contribute to rapid progress within the school.
• Contribute as required, to wider Trust priorities in collaboration with other Trust senior leaders.

Qualities The headteacher will:

• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct.
• Uphold and demonstrate the Seven principles of Public Life.
• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community.
• Serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils and promote wellbeing across the workforce.
• Engage in positive and proactive relationships to ensure the success of the Shires MAT.

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