Head of Primary

Job Title: Head of Primary

Location: Venturers’ Academy, Bristol 

E-ACT Venturers' Academy | Where everything's possible 

E-ACT Venturers' Academy is a specialist school that continues to grow, with standards consistently rising. The Academy prioritises the development and wellbeing of its staff and is committed to providing high-quality education in a supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the growth and success of the Academy. 

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! 

Are you a visionary leader seeking to be an integral part of an educational community that nurtures an environment where all children can flourish? The school is proud to be a vibrant, inclusive and transformative all-age, multisite Academy. Dedicated to empowering young people with autism and complex needs to thrive, achieve and lead fulfilling lives.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Senior leader who is experienced and passionate about working with young people with autism and complex needs to lead the Academy in the next stage of its journey. The school is an all through Academy that is situated across three sites, the role requires you to work closely with the Head of Secondary and the Education Director on both an operational and strategic level.

You will be part of a high performing team of Headteachers, who are performance and impact driven reporting into the Education Director and also working closely with the National Director of SEND.

We encourage colleagues to visit or contact us in advance of an application to discuss the school, community and the role. For more information about the school, please visit our website:

https://www.venturersacademy.org/

Key responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding educational vision, leadership and direction for the Academy, ensuring great pupil outcomes are achieved sustainably, and annual performance targets are met
• Ensure the school holds ambitious expectations for all pupils with additional and special educational needs and disabilities.
• Develop the provision of the highest possible quality of education and care, maintaining a supportive atmosphere for each pupil.
• Ensure the school works effectively in partnership with parents, carers and professionals, to identify the additional needs and special educational needs and disabilities of pupils, providing support and adaptation where appropriate.
• To implement the People Strategy, fostering a people-first culture that priorities engagement, impact and learning and development.
• To have core responsibility for: teaching and learning, curriculum development, developing teaching staff and creating a culture of safety and happiness within the academy.

Pay range: L25-L29 - ££89,830 - £99,067

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Experience of being a high performing senior leader supporting students with complex SEND.
• Successful leadership and management experience in several schools
• Extensive knowledge of a range of Special Educational needs including autism
• Have a clear passion for specialist autism provision which improves life chances

Skills:

• Ability to lead and support your teachers and non-teaching staff to deliver consistent high standards
• Strong leadership skills and ability to empower, motivate and create a positive working environment
• Ability to think big, act strategically and work collaboratively as part of E-ACT
• Ability to see the big picture as well as focus on what needs to be done.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to inform planning, target setting and academy performance.

For further information on the role please see attached recruitment pack and Headteacher JD.

About E-ACT: 

Join a trust that is going places! 

Having recently won TES Team of Year 2024 and MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all our children and young people.  

We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 25,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks, and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing. 

Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits: 

Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success. 

Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed. 

Cycle to Work: Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable. 

Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement. 

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How to apply: 

Please click on apply to submit your application. For a discussion about this post please contact: Sian John, Chief Talent Officer: sian.john@e-act.org.uk and connect with us via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-act/