Job Description

Stambridge Primary is a small primary school currently with 60 pupils and with capacity for 84. It is part of the HEARTS Academy Trust consisting of The Wickford C of E School, Briscoe Primary and Waterman Primary School. Waterman Primary and Stambridge Primary are both lead by the Executive Headteacher Rachel Welch. All schools in the Trust are good and outstanding but Stambridge has no formal OFSTED designation as a newly sponsored school.

The post is a non teaching post but it would be expected that the Head of School would support interventions in all Key stages as needed to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

The role is a part time one but it is possible for the successful candidate to be deployed across the Trust on other days if they required a full time post.

We can offer

• The on going support of an experienced, outstanding leadership team across the Trust including other heads of schools who can act as mentors.
• An entitlement CPD model which gives access to nationally accredited qualifications, international research visits and the benefits of a Teaching school within the Trust.
• School improvement expertise and support from within the Trust itself which is responsive and school specific.
• Shared services and a Trust business manager to support processes and give value for money as well as professional legal advice in emergencies.
• A friendly, supportive team of over 100 staff who can provide on going help and support with most day to day issues.
• A warm welcome to a person who puts their pupils at the centre of decisions and discussions.

We are looking for

• An outstanding teacher who is committed to their own development and understands the leadership role in a MAT.
• A Highly skilled communicator who manages their time well.
• A person dedicated to a long term career in the Trust and someone who is able to bring expertise and added value to all the pupils in all of our schools.
• A person dedicated to collaborative and shared working.
• Someone who is able to offer outreach to other schools within the Trust, Teaching School alliance and beyond.
• A sense of humour and the ability to show resilience, determination and perseverance in the pursuit of excellence.

The HEARTS Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and families. All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices will be employed throughout the process.

Information about the School

Stambridge Primary School is a small, rural school with lovely children. The team are dedicated to the community they provide for and work hard to ensure the children get the best education possible, as well as varied experiences and opportunities. Stambridge Primary School has grown in size over the past few years but we still have smaller than average classes with approximately 22-27 children in each class. We have four split year group classes - Nursery & Reception, Year 1&2, Year 3&4 and Year 5&6.

Stambridge Primary School is part of the HEARTS Academy Trust, a trust of local schools that has the values of Happiness, achievement, self-esteem, respect & responsibility, truth, spirituality & service. The trust is truly innovative and rewards outstanding staff for outstanding outcomes. The school calendar year has 184 days of contact time with pupils, 5 non-pupil days, and the equivalent of 6 days of high quality continuous professional development.

Stambridge Primary School and the HEARTS Academy Trust are focused on reducing teacher workload and supporting wellbeing of adults is a big focus too. Things we have done to reduce workload over the past few years include:

Focused 'live feedback' policy that reduces the time it takes to 'mark' books as we focus on live feedback in the lessons. Shared resources across all six schools at HEARTS using MS Teams and MS One Drive to reduce planning time. An additional week off each academic year (currently in October) in return for regular twilight meetings focusing on CPD across the MAT from 3:30-6pm. A school-improvement team that works across all six schools, supporting the development of the curriculum and teacher development. A wide variety of middle leader and senior leader opportunities across the wider trust.

The Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, medical check, prohibited from teaching check and references. References are taken up prior to interview. A copy of the trusts Child Protection Policy is available on our website:- https://www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk/policies

We can offer you:

• access to the HEARTS Extra Programme (Rewards and Benefits)

• an excellent CPD entitlement with purposeful training, including trust-wide twilights throughout the year

• a two-week October half-term

• supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils

• a highly effective learning environment

• a responsive and involved leadership team

• The HEARTS four-day face-to-face teaching week model whereby all teachers in the trust receive 20% non-contact time. This goes above and beyond the national entitlement of 10% PPA.

• a school with a highly positive culture that supports all staff; mental health, workload and wellbeing are at the forefront of our vision and values

• access to our school counsellor and network of Mental Health and Wellbeing champions

For further information about HEARTS, including policies and procedures, please refer to our website www.heartsacademytrust.co.uk