Head of School

Job Description

Required for start date of 19th April 2022 or 1st September 2022

• Are you an outstanding leader with a vision for inspirational educational provision?

• Do you believe in unlimited opportunities for all children?

Rayne Primary and Nursery School is part of Attain Academy Partnership whose family of schools work as a team to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We aim to develop:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent
• Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning
• Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusivity
• Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We are looking to recruit an inspiring leader to build on the many strengths of our Good school and drive excellent educational outcomes for all our children.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-respected primary school within a supportive village community and to build upon its many strengths as a valued member of Attain.

The staff, governors and trustees form a welcoming, collegiate and supportive partnership who share their expertise to ensure that every child receives an outstanding education.

If you share our vision we would like to hear from you.

You will have:

• Proven leadership and management skills, with a clear vision of excellence in education
• A strong ability to communicate with staff, children, parents and governors
• A track record of strategic thinking and planning
• A fierce determination to drive higher educational standards at every level of the school
• A commitment to the continuing development and motivation of all staff

We can offer you:

• Happy, motivated and well-behaved children who are excited about their learning and eager to contribute
• An enthusiastic, talented and hard-working staff
• A supportive and committed Local Governing Board and Board of Trustees who will proactively seek to work with you to realise a shared vision for the school

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.

All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Please contact the school office in order to arrange a visit to the school and speak with Mrs Hope on 01376 324959

Closing Date for applications : Thursday 3rd February, 2022

Shortlisting: Friday 4th February 2022

Interview dates : Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th February, 2022

Information about the School

The school is located at

Capel Road, Rayne, Braintree, Essex. CM77 6BZ Telephone: 01376-324959 Email: admin@rayne.essex.sch.uk

Head of School: Debra Price DFES Number: 881 2168 Phase: Primary and Nursery School District: Braintree Web site: rayneprimary.co.uk

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.

"The Recruitment and Selection Policy statement which includes data protection information" and "Privacy Notice (Applicants)" can be found on: https://attain.essex.sch.uk/essex/primary/attain