WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN OUR NEXT HEADTEACHER:

We are seeking an outstanding senior leader with the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to build on our strengths. You will lead, motivate, develop, and inspire a team of staff and governors who are committed to providing pupils with a wide range of enriching experiences. We welcome applications from existing headteachers and talented deputy headteachers who have the knowledge and expertise to help us raise outcomes and consistently deliver excellence.
You will have a clear understanding of what it takes for a school to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning, whilst having the expertise to embed a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you will demonstrate the ability to manage, prioritise, and organise your workload, show flexibility and resilience, and recognise the need for pastoral care for all members of the school community.
Community engagement and outreach are important at Veritas, and we seek a headteacher who will work to further raise the school’s profile in the local community to improve family engagement and pupil attendance.
A commitment to supporting wellbeing and mental health is essential.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families we serve.
As a member of REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies, Veritas Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, regardless of their background or circumstances. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
Veritas Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
To see more information about the school, please visit our website Veritas Primary Academy.
The Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and inspirational leader to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in educational leadership, with experience in managing highly effective teams. You will be committed to providing every child with an exceptional educational offer, ensuring they are supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record of excellence in educational leadership
• Experience in managing highly effective teams
• Commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities for all children
• Relational and proactive approach with parents and the community
• Ability to inspire, challenge, and motivate
  To arrange an informal discussion please contact Gerry Crofts, Deputy Director of Education using gerry.crofts@reach2.org
  The application process and timetable:

SAFEGUARDING, SAFER RECRUITMENT AND DATA PROTECTION

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Are you an experienced educational leader looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our children?
Veritas Primary Academy is a school that thinks and dreams big for its pupils. Expectations are high for all who make up the Veritas community and these standards are reflected in the wonderful physical environment we have developed to enable children to flourish within and beyond the school walls. We are committed to developing learners who are aspirational in their goals, learners who are offered high quality enrichment; learners who have opportunities in order to be well prepared to be successful citizens of the 21st century.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a dedicated team of educators
• Drive excellence in teaching and learning
• Foster strong relationships with parents and the wider community
• Ensure the delivery of an exciting, broad, and engaging curriculum
• Uphold and promote our core values: High expectations, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and Determination.