Headteacher of The John Warner School

Line Manager: CEO
Work Pattern: Permanent
Weeks Worked: Full time
Pay Range: L29 to 35
Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0QF 

Core Purpose

The Headteacher will be responsible for the successful strategic development and direction of the school, providing the vision and effective leadership that will ensure high quality education for all its students and excellent standards of learning and achievement. The Headteacher will also contribute to the Trust as part of the extended Senior Leadership Team.


Main Duties and Responsibilities


School Culture and Behaviour


Leading and managing the school


Teaching, curriculum and assessment


Additional and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)


Professional development


Governance, accountability and working in partnership


Communications and Partnerships


Other Duties and Responsibilities


Compliance

The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.


Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.


The Headteacher under the guidance of the Governors and the Trust’s Executive Team, will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children with whom they come into contact with, in accordance with the Trust and other relevant safeguarding policies. 


Additional Information

All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.


This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.


Supervision/Job Context

The post holder is line managed by the CEO and works closely with the Director of Education (Secondary).


Contacts

The post holder will work with the Senior Leadership Team, staff, students, parents, governors, other Trust staff including the CEO, Central Services Team, and key community stakeholders.



The John Warner School
Stanstead road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0QF


Dr Josephine Valentine OBE
CEO

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Danes Educational Trust

C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW

01923284169

✉  recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk

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