Ventrus
Job title:
Headteacher
Company
Ventrus
Job description
The VacancySalary: L33 (£109,275) to L39 (£126,517)Pilton Community College is one of two 11-16 comprehensive, mixed gender secondary schools serving the town and villages surrounding Barnstaple. We are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to lead the school’s community.The school was graded as “Good” in 2023. Ventrus and another local Trust, Tarka Learning Partnership, on 1 April 2025 will combine to become The Harbour Schools Partnership, consisting of two secondary schools and 34 primary schools.The Pilton CC Headteacher will work collaboratively with these schools as a member of the Trust’s School Leaders’ Group, as well as with other groups such as Education Futures North Devon Partnership (EFNDP). The Trust has a Centre for Professional Development and is working closely with South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) as a Board Member to support the ECF and Teacher/Leader/Support staff CPD agendas. This is a time of growth and exciting change for Pilton Community College and The Harbour Schools Partnership.The School and partnership seek a Headteacher who can both drive school improvement and enjoys and sees the benefits of collaboration to maintain a highly effective school.The Trust supports a model of empowering each Headteacher to develop a school vision and follow it, rather than mandating a single Trust-wide approach to school effectiveness.The post is ideally suited to a January 2026 start. For further information regarding the role, please refer to the attached recruitment pack, which includes the job description and person specification.If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity and arrange a confidential conversation, please contact [email protected].If you would like to discuss the recruitment process or book yourself onto a tour of the school, please contact Sharon Samuel (Human Resources Business Partner), email address: [email protected].The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 31st March 2025, interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th April 2025.All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.VentrusOur school is a member of Ventrus, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children’s outcomes. As a Trust, Ventrus offers excellent career and development opportunities.Ventrus is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available .Our VisionAt Pilton Community College, we are a successful 11-16 mixed comprehensive school whose student-centred philosophy demonstrates our commitment to enabling every student to achieve their potential by fostering a culture where students believe that success is for all.We have a strong ethos based on traditional values which underpin everything that we do. Our high expectations always positively reinforce the highest standards of learning and behaviour, encourage students to show respect for themselves, others, and the world around them. The development of positive relationships and student ownership of all aspects of school life are essential ingredients that make Pilton Community College special.We believe that:” Your character and attitudes to others will determine your success in life alongside your academic qualifications.” Steve JobsThe opportunities and support that we provide enable our students to develop these key characteristics and become confident young people who contribute to our local community.Exciting time to join Pilton CCAs a school we are proud of the journey that we have been on and the way we have recently secured an ‘Ofsted Good’ grade across all areas. We have increased our links and collaboration with other schools both within Devon and across the country. A relational approach is at the heart of what we do, as we believe this has a long-term impact on the success of all students from across our community.WellbeingMental health and well-being are cornerstones of the school. We offer all staff a Worklife Balance Day. As a Trust we have adopted the ‘Mindful Employer Charter’ .Our ‘buddy system’ gives all staff a support person from across the school.Core ValuesVentrus believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:Work With Us
Expected salary
£109275 – 126517 per year
Location
Barnstaple, Devon
Job date
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:51:42 GMT
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