Headteacher (Crickhowell High School)

Salary: Leadership Scale: 24-30

Headteacher (Crickhowell High School)
Job description
Crickhowell High School is a highly successful, over-subscribed 11-18 community school with an excellent reputation and sector leading practice in a number of areas. If you are a current senior Leader with a passion and moral purpose for making a difference and have aspirations of leading a school, this may be the role for you. The Governing Body of Crickhowell High School are looking for a Headteacher to drive the school forward on its improvement journey. Judged as good or excellent in all inspection areas by Estyn, this is a rewarding opportunity to lead a highly respected school in a supportive local community. We are looking for a creative, inspiring and solution focussed senior leader who:
• Has the ability to raise, challenge and support the aspirations of all students and staff.
• Is an excellent role model.
• Has the teaching skills to motivate students to learn and make progress.
• Is creative and enthusiastic.
• Is capable of working within and creating dynamic forward thinking teams.
• Has high expectations of learners, staff and themselves.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Takes responsibility for creating strategic direction.
• Can take a lead role in driving the school forward to sector leading excellence.
• Has a track record of success in developing and working with others.
• Can contribute and articulate school policies and self- evaluation processes.
• Secures accountability in themselves and others.
• Takes shared responsibility for developing our community focus.
We offer:
• A positive and successful learning environment.
• A dedicated team of staff committed to working together to get the highest results for our students.
• Students who are keen and enthusiastic to learn.
• Ongoing professional learning.
• Support and challenge to attain the highest possible standards.
If you have the appropriate qualifications and experiences, we look forward to receiving your application