Headteacher

Role The Headteacher will, in partnership with the Governing Body,

provide strategic direction and develop a clear, shared vision for Sturminster

Marshall First School. Through outstanding leadership, they will inspire and

influence others to secure high‑quality, innovative and engaging teaching for

all pupils, while maintaining and strengthening the school’s links with the

local community.

The headteacher will maintain a teaching role appropriate to the

needs of the school.

Shaping the Future

Develop,

articulate and implement a clear vision for the school, defining its ethos,

philosophy and overall aims.

Develop,

articulate and implement a clear, strategic improvement strategy for

Sturminster Marshall First School

Work

strategically to plan for and respond to funding, education policy and

demographic developments, anticipating future trends to secure the

sustainability of our school.

Demonstrate

the school’s Vision and Values in everyday work and practice.

School Culture and Behaviour

Foster

a positive, caring and inclusive ethos within the school, where pupils can

thrive and learn, and ensure pupils’ emotional, moral, social and cultural

development.

Promote

positive behaviour through inclusive, consistent and compassionate approaches

that recognise individual needs, ensuring all pupils feel safe, respected and

supported to engage in learning.

Embed

therapeutic and relational approaches to behaviour that support pupils’

emotional wellbeing, remove barriers to learning and promote inclusion,

particularly for vulnerable learners and those with SEND.

Implement

strategies that ensure high levels of attendance.

Have ambitious expectations for all pupils

in to prepare them for their next phase of education and life.

Promote

a positive working environment where staff feel valued, empowered and supported

to develop professionally and contribute effectively to the school’s vision.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Fulfil the statutory role

of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school.

Lead

a culture where everybody associated with the school understands their

responsibilities, maintains a high level of vigilance and takes appropriate

action with regard to the safety and wellbeing of children.

Ensure

policies, procedures and record keeping, designed to maintain the safety and

wellbeing of children, are in place and implemented effectively and rigorously.

Ensure

that the school engages in a timely and effective manner with external agencies

with regard to the safety and wellbeing of children.

Adhere

to the statutory guidance regarding safer recruitment and vetting of all staff

and volunteers.

Promote

a sustainable approach to workload management that supports staff wellbeing