Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Headteacher to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?

Competitive salary offered.

This job is {Full Time/ Part Time/ Part Time - Term Time Only:} and is offered on a Permanent basis.

Start date 01/09/2024.

We are now looking for an inspirational leader to help Queen Elizabeth’s School to realise our ambitions for its future and to take advantage of the opportunities ahead. The school was graded ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted in October 2023 and is now on a rapid and exciting improvement journey. In it’s SIAMS inspection in 2018 it was rated ‘Outstanding’.

At Queen Elizabeth’s we have the highest expectations and aspirations for every member of our school community, with a broad, challenging and inspiring curriculum, a robust and caring pastoral system, and a commitment to inspiring a love of learning.

This a truly exciting opportunity for an existing or aspiring Headteacher, with exceptional support provided by an experienced and committed Trust Executive team for the successful candidate. Through your leadership and determination, you will develop Queen Elizabeth’s School’s Christian vision for the future and accelerate our progress. The core responsibility of the new Headteacher will be ensuring best-practice teaching and learning and opportunities for our students, their families, and the wider community.

The new Headteacher will lead a dedicated staff team, to support the learning of every child aged from 13 to 18. You’ll lead the next chapter of our journey, ensuring excellent teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do. Supported by dedicated Initio Learning Trust and school colleagues, the new Headteacher will accelerate progress, ensure best-practice teaching and learning and make the most of the opportunities in our community and beyond. You will play a pivotal role in wider engagement and encouraging a flourishing community, working closely with families, local employers, charities, and all stakeholders to benefit the school and its students. Leading and inspiring the committed staff team with an engaging and collaborative outlook will be essential to take the school into its next chapter. You’ll be sure to be given every opportunity to collaborate with leaders across Initio Learning Trust, embedding shared best practice.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have a great track record of leadership in secondary schools. They will need to be an excellent communicator and enjoy empowering others. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. In return, we can offer you a rich career within an exciting MAT.

Please refer to the attached applicant pack and job description for more details about the role.

To arrange a confidential conversation about the role, please email info@initiolearning.org

For any further support regarding the application process and to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the recruitment team, Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham on 01202 885233 or by emailing recruitment@queenelizabeths.com

About our School

Queen Elizabeth’s School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.

There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.

Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.

For more information please visit our school website: https://www.queenelizabeths.com/

Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:

• a genuine commitment to supporting professional development

• a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all

• free onsite parking

• access to the local government or teachers pension scheme

• a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan