Head Teacher

The Role

Headteacher, Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School, Exeter 

Salary/Grade L10 -L14 - £62,202-£68,586

 Want to broaden your horizons? Then how about considering headship at Ladysmith Infant and Nursery school, a brilliant 3-form entry infant school in the heart of Exeter, a vibrant, multi-cultural school.

Ladysmith schools joined the highly successful St Christopher’s Trust in October 2024. Since then, the teaching staff have been supported by our Trust’s skilled School Improvement team and have high ambition for pupil standards.

Our Trust offers a rich programme of training and network events giving a wealth of professional development and support with leadership challenges. This offers opportunities for leaders beyond their own school.  If you are an experienced senior leader with a collaborative mindset we’d love to work with you.  

We are looking for a lead learner who is:

·       passionate and relentlessly positive,

·       able to juggle the demands of a thriving school community

·       champions inclusion

We can offer you:  

·       a welcoming school/Trust community

·       regular coaching or supervision

·       a range of staff benefits - https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/why-work-for-st-christophers-trust/our-benefits

If you would like to talk about the role prior to application, please get in touch with sean.millar@stcmat.org, Director of Education

We’d encourage informal visits – please email emma.harris@stcmat.org  

If you have any further questions applying for this role, please contact HR via people@stcmat.org  

Applications need to be completed by 9am on Friday 29^th November 2024.  Interviews will be held on Thursday 12^th and Friday 13^th December 2024 in Exeter 



Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. 

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: 

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies 

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

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