Head of School

Job Introduction

Head of School (senior site)

Salary: L22-L26

Start date: 22.04.2025

Alderwood School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, charismatic leader to work in partnership with the Executive Headteacher to motivate, support and lead a fantastic team of children, staff and families. 

A commitment to sustaining and improving upon our recent OFSTED report and progress of all pupils is essential.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have proven leadership experience with a track record of positively impacting on pupil progress, raising attainment and developing excellence 
• Be a robust and resilient leader, committed to going above and beyond to ensure rapid school improvement in a challenging environment
• Be able to demonstrate the impact of their leadership experience in more than one setting or role
• Be able to challenge and motivate others to achieve outstanding practice
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management strategies to motivate, reward and encourage pupils to reach their full potential and assist pupils in breaking down barriers inside and outside of education
• Be committed to working with pupils, parents and staff to raise standards
• Understand how children learn best and never give up on them
• Have experience of effective coaching, mentoring and working alongside others to share good practice
• Have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils in an area of disadvantage
• Be able to work effectively as part of a forward-thinking senior leadership team and across the whole school 4-16 leadership team
• Believe that a knowledge-led curriculum is essential for deep learning and levelling the playing field for all 
• Have a deep understanding of the secondary curriculum

Alderwood School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

For an application form please visit our website www.alderwood.hants.sch.uk. If you would like any further information prior to submitting an application or would like to visit the school prior to submitting an application, please contact Miss G Yates, PA, g.yates@alderwood.hants.sch.uk.

Closing date: Thursday 6^th February 2025, 4pm

Interviews:     Week beginning Monday 10^th February. 

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.