HEADTEACHER REQUIRED
Salary:  L10 to L16

NOR: 130

Contract type:  Full Time
Contract term:  Permanent

Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors of Rode and Norton School Federation are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and creative leader, who will take our schools forward to the next exciting phase of our development.

This is a unique post.  We have created an innovative federation with an Early Years setting for Reception and Year 1, in the village of Norton St. Philip, and a KS1 and 2 setting for Years 2, 3 and 4 in the village of Rode; both sites are only three miles apart in idyllic, rural Somerset.  We live and breathe our Christian Vision and every day we strive to ignite a creative spark that illuminates new possibilities, hidden potential and big dreams, so that each and every child can embark on a unique adventure towards life in all its fullness.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• has the ability and passion to further develop the whole federation to achieve the highest standard of teaching and learning and ensure that our ambitious objectives are achieved;
• can work with and lead our strong team of dedicated and talented staff, to deliver the best possible experiences and outcomes for all our children;
• has an inspirational and inclusive leadership style that will empower and motivate others to reach their full potential;
• has strong financial management skills so that we can continue to manage our budget effectively;
• is an excellent communicator with an open and approachable manner and the ability to develop positive relationships with all our stakeholders, including parents and the wider community;
• dares to be different and has the courage to take bold decisions, so that our schools continue to be exceptional places where learning is a creative and child-led adventure and everyone flourishes.

We are forward thinking and benefit from a strong Governing Board, sound financial management and strong community links.  We have big ideas for the future and are looking for a new Headteacher to join us for our next chapter.

Visits to the schools are welcomed and should be arranged in advance by contacting the School Office.

Our Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

For further information and an application form please telephone our recruitment line on 01823 348 266 or email SSERecruitment@somerset.gov.uk. If you have not been contacted by the interview dates, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Closing date:           Monday 16 March 2020
Interviews:              Wednesday 1^st and Thursday 2^nd April 2020

Start date:               1 September 2020

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Required for Summer Term (or before if available)

Grade 15: £9.36 per hour

8.45am and 3.30pm daily, Term Time Only

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to join our vibrant and successful Federation of schools. The post will require a passion for learning and the motivation to rise to every challenge.

Our schools are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To be successful these posts will require an enhanced criminal background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Visits to the schools are welcomed and should be arranged in advance by contacting the School Office.

Closing date: 16th March 2020

Job Description and Person Specification here

Application form here

Please return your completed application form to snicol@educ.somerset.gov.uk