Co-Headteacher

Candidates

should be headteachers, teachers in senior roles, in equivalent educational

employment, or recently employed in any of the above. Candidates should

satisfy the criteria from the National Standards of Headteachers and the

conditions of employment of headteachers from School Teachers’ Pay and

Conditions. Essential

Qualified teacher status

Significant successful senior leadership experience in primary

education

A track record of improving outcomes and strengthening teaching

practice

Strong understanding of EYFS, KS1 and KS2 curricula

Clear, inclusive approach to behaviour, SEND and pastoral care

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships

Commitment to the school’s ethos, values and community

Wants to work collaboratively and constructively within a

co-headship model

Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable

Experience of managing budgets and resources

NPQH or equivalent leadership qualification

Experience leading partnerships or community-facing projects

Experience supporting bilingual learners

Experience delivering school improvement linked to Ofsted

frameworks

We are an equal opportunities employer. Further information can be found in our Equality and Diversity Policy on our website: https://www.mertonabbey.merton.sch.uk/equalities-information/

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