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We are seeking a Head Teacher who can continue to empower our high-performing team of educators and support staff. As our headteacher, you will ensure all processes, risk management and policies are effective to provide a disencumbered environment for staff to deliver outstanding education.
It's an exciting time to be our headteacher! Our school premises received a £3M investment in 2023, and received growth funding associated with moving from a 1.5 to 2-form entry in September 2024.
Situated in the heart of Chelmsford with good links to railand road networks, our staff and pupils have easy access to the local pool, theatres, museums, and many more facilities and events to elevate their learning experience.
Our main school building is steeped in history and has been well-maintained and upgraded to provide a modern and fit-for-purpose environment to work and learn: new windows, LED lighting, fire alarm system, high-speed internet, ICT room, newly refurbished EYFS wing and a wellbeing suite. The school also boasts excellent outdoor facilities, including an outdoor classroom, sensory garden, woodlands, an all-weather sports pitch, an outdoor gym and climbing equipment.
At Trinity Road Primary school, our vision is that motivated and skilled adults deliver quality teaching of the curriculum, broader knowledge and experiences in an immersive, engaging and practical way which shapes resilient, compassionate young people who love to learn.
We serve a diverse community, and we take pride in our commitment to inclusivity and high standards for all students.Our pastoral care model aims to build resilience and ignite pupils' confidence.
In addition to mainstream admissions, weoffer a limited number of spaces in our Early Intervention Scheme or our Language Hub. Both are part of the school's Enhanced Provision for children with speech, sound and language difficulties or delays.
Trinity Road Primary school is at the forefront of innovation in special educational needs provision. We have a significant proportion of children with special educational needs (SEN) and are excited to be launching a new alternative offer for SEN Support to better serve our school community. This is one of several examples of staff initiative where, as Headteacher, you will have the opportunity with your team to go above and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching & Learning: Ensure that all pupils receive high quality education and strong opportunities for personal development.
- Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships with parents to enhance the school's reputation and engagement within the wider community.
- Compliance: Ensure all processes, risk management and policies are effective to keep children safe and nurture a permissive environment for staff to deliver outstanding education.
- Relationships: Build effective working relationships with families and staff, including handling difficult conversations with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Strategy: Support staff & governors in delivering the school vision and strategy by setting achievable goals.
- Finance: Contribute to effective financial management to improve outcomes for all pupils.
What We Offer
- A skilled and motivated team of teaching and support staff,
- A recently upgraded LA-maintained school building,
- A strong financial position,
- A skilled and diligent governing body,
- Flexibility with opportunities to work from home, co-headship and job-sharing,
- An active PTA, the Friends of Trinity, raising money to fund special events like a whole school panto trip, and new playground equipment.
- A newly-formed parent council to build parent engagement.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Email clerk@trinityroad.essex.sch.uk to receive a link to book an available slot.
Trinity Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We can offer flexible working options such as some working from home or job-sharing. Our school values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
We only advertise on Essex School Jobs and never use an agency.
Join us in shaping the future of our education offer. Apply now and be part of something truly special at Trinity Road Primary school.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- QTS/NPQ.
- NPQH, working towards NPQH or other relevant academic or professional qualification.
- Continuing professional development including TPP.
Essential Experience
- Experience across the primary age range
- At least five years of successful classroom teaching
- At least two years of experience working as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher
- At least two years of line management experience
- At least two years of managing budgets
- At least two years of experience working with external education agencies
Essential Personal Qualities
- Driven to raise aspirations and champions the value of education to improve outcomes for every child.
- Manages time & resources effectively, prioritises and meets deadlines.
- Maintains own levels of performance in challenging circumstances and encourages others to do the same.
- Supports an inclusive working environment where all opinions and challenges are taken into account and bullying, harassment and discrimination are unacceptable.
- Communicates with others in a clear, honest and enthusiastic way in order to build trust.
- Remains open-minded and impartial in discussions, whilst respecting the diverse interests and opinions of others.
- Monitors the effectiveness of own and team communications and take action to improve where necessary.
- Seeks, analyses and draws insights from various data sources to support decisions.
- Delivers difficult messages with clarity and sensitivity, being persuasive when required.
- Respects and considers the diversity of the audience when giving messages and delivers these appropriately.
- Ensures everyone clearly understands and owns their roles, responsibilities and priorities.
Desirable Qualifications
- Recent continuing professional development in financial management, HR, performance management, supporting SEN children in mainstream settings.
Desirable Experience
- At least two years leading a setting with an Enhanced Provision
- At least two years working in a maintained school
- Experience of influencing external partners, stakeholders and customers successfully securing mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Experience of bringing together views, perspectives and diverse needs of stakeholders to gain a broader understanding of the issues surrounding policies and activities.
Desiable Personal Qualities
- Creates regular opportunities for colleagues, pupils, parents and external agents to help improve the quality of education and changes organisational plans and processes accordingly.
- Brings out people's strengths so they can do their best work.
- Role-models continuous self-learning and development.
- Remains available and approachable to all stakeholders and is receptive to new ideas.