Excellent benefits/relocation package
Haydon Bridge High School is looking for an inspirational Principal who is passionate, creative and visionary with strong leadership skills to join them on their improvement journey as they strive to make a significant difference to the lives of their students by developing their skills and delivering real opportunities for their future.
The Principal will join Haydon Bridge High School as they embark on the process of joining Bright Tribe Trust. Bright Tribe Trust is a growing multi academy trust which, together with its sister trust Adventure Learning Academy Trust, works with schools in the north west, south east and south west of England and is one of 5 multi academy sponsors chosen by the Department for Education to support school improvement as part of a ‘Northern Hub’.
Bright Tribe is passionate about giving young people the opportunity to learn in new and innovative ways, to develop their skills and to deliver real opportunities for their future. Bright Tribe schools are fully comprehensive and inclusive, with a strong focus on personalisation. They are places where young people will thrive irrespective of their background, socio-economic status, or learning needs.
As Principal of Haydon Bridge High School you will be responsible for leading the successful implementation of Bright Tribe’s vision, ethos and ambitions and establishing high quality education by leading on teaching and learning, having the highest aspirations for students and staff and ensuring the continued innovative development of all staff. The overall aim is to empower students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve as highly as possible and to become active and positive contributors to society.
Haydon Bridge High School is based in Northumberland and provides education to around 500 students. The school ethos of “Working and Learning Together to be Exceptional” drives our vision for curriculum provision and delivery. We have a diverse curriculum which aspires to respond to the local and national agenda both intelligently and creatively in order to ensure all out students receive a high quality learning experience at all times.
We are offering an opportunity to work as part of a network of schools where you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement. In addition, an attractive relocation package is available to relocate to Durham where there is a great balance between city and country life.
If you share our vision and would like to join us on our journey, we would like to hear from you.
For further information about the school please visit http://www.haydonbridgehigh.co.uk/
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact Marjorie Marsh, Principal’s PA on 01434 684 422.
Candidate information pack with further details can be downloaded here.
To apply please click the 'apply now' button below.
What you need to submit:
Covering letter – Please submit a covering letter explaining the reasons why you are applying, your current pay and benefits, details of how your experience meets the requirements outlined in the Candidate Information Pack, the nature and seniority of the posts you have previously held, your successes and key achievements.
Application form – Please ensure your form contains full employment history in reverse order with details of each post you have held and key responsibilities, providing evidence of key requirements specified in the job description.
Application forms can be found here.
Closing date: 8TH January 2016
Shortlisting date: 11TH January 2016
Interview day: 15TH January 2016
Start Date: April 2016
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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