Headteacher

St Michael’s C of E (Controlled) Infant School is a relational, inclusive school where leadership makes a meaningful difference to children’s lives and the wider community . At St Michael’s, we believe education is about far more than outcomes alone. It is about belonging, confidence, creativity, dignity and helping every child to flourish.

We have great ambition for St Michael’s and the school has been transformed by the dedication of our current Headteacher. We are proud of what the school has achieved so far but also understand where we could improve. St Michael’s is now ready to move on to the next chapter, rise to new challenges and continue to grow.

Our next Headteacher will need to:

• Believe in the Christian vision and values of the school
• Celebrate diversity and champion inclusion
• Be able to lead a school built on relationships, safety and understanding
• Be able to embrace complexity and challenge with confidence, empathy and resilience
• Genuinely believe that every child can flourish and look for solutions not barriers
• Be able to lead a school with insight, ambition, purpose and optimism for the future

We are therefore looking to appoint a headteacher who:

• Has significant senior leadership experience in a primary setting and can demonstrate impact
• Understands how to effectively meet the needs of pupils with SEND in a mainstream setting
• Has experience of working with pupils and families with English as an Additional Language
• Has DSL or DDSL training and experience of managing complex cases
• Has knowledge of relational, trauma-informed practice and the communicative function of behaviour
• Has an excellent understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment and is able to lead, motivate and coach others to continually improve
• Is able to shape a distributed leadership culture that builds capacity and empowers others to lead and manage
• Is able to strategically lead whilst maintaining the operational effectiveness of the school

Why St Michael’s C of E (Controlled) Infant School?

At St Michael’s everyone is valued and respected as part of our community. If you join our team we can offer:

• A community focussed school where children are known, valued and encouraged to thrive
• A place where inclusivity and diversity are welcomed and respected
• Strong partnerships with the church, families, and community
• People who work together to make a meaningful and visible difference
• A team who are solution-focussed and respond to challenge with positivity and resilience
• An experienced, strategically-focussed Governing Body who will provide support, guidance and a commitment to professional development
• A school with strong foundations and high ambition for the future

Most importantly we have children who are full of curiosity, hope, enthusiasm, and joy. They will remind you every day why you chose a career in education.