Headteacher

Headteacher - EACT Bourne End Academy

Pay range: Competitive

Are you a visionary leader passionate about shaping the future of education? We are seeking an inspiring Headteacher to lead our Academy. At E-ACT Bourne End Academy the core of our vision is the belief in a learning community where students are guided to become future leaders. 

Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the high standards of teaching across the curriculum. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to providing students with the opportunities to succeed and achieve their ambitions. Beyond the classroom, we offer a broad and stimulating range of extra-curricular activities to support wider learning. 

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with a proven track record of driving school improvement as well as having a strong focus on behaviour management, attendance and pastoral care. This role requires an individual who is passionate about building a positive school culture where students and staff thrive.

We encourage colleagues to visit or contact us in advance of an application to discuss the school, community and the role. Please contact Sian John on sian.john@e-act.org.uk or on 07748 615902 to arrange this.

Key responsibilities: 

• To provide outstanding educational vision, leadership and direction for the Academy, ensuring great pupil outcomes are achieved sustainably, and annual performance targets are met. 
• To have core responsibility for: teaching and learning, curriculum development, developing teaching staff and creating a culture of safety and happiness within the academy.
• To work with other E-ACT academies within the region and Trust, to enable and support the sharing of good practice within the Trust, with a strong focus on the quality of teaching and learning.
• The Headteacher is accountable to E-ACT’s Trustees and is responsible for creating a productive learning environment which reflects E-ACT’s ethos.
• To implement the People Strategy, fostering a people-first culture that priorities engagement, impact and learning and development.

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors! 

Are you ready to be part of an educational community that creates an environment where children can flourish? You could join an academy that focusses on developing the whole child and has a people-first culture. We know the importance of developing our colleagues to be the best they can be to ensure our children achieve the best outcomes.  

Recognising the significance of empowering our colleagues to excel, we are actively seeking an enthusiastic and committed deputy headteacher. Join us as we strive for excellence, ensuring our children attain the finest outcomes.   

Qualifications and Skills:

• To lead in developing and implementing the vision and strategic direction of the Academy 
• Have a strong commitment to pastoral care and responsible for strategically leading and managing behaviour and attitudes, attendance and safeguarding across the school.
• Ensure all information required by the Education Director and other key colleagues is produced accurately, timely and efficiently. 
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven senior leadership and management experience in schools.
• Evidence of continuous professional development

What are we about? 

Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students. 

Advocacy and inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality. 

People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included. 

Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. As a Deputy Headteacher with us, you will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.  

 About E-ACT: 

Join a trust that is going places! 

Having recently won TES Team of the Year 2024, 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 of 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: 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. 

How to apply: 

Simply follow click on apply to submit your application. 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form. 

We encourage colleagues to visit or contact us in advance of an application to discuss the school, community and the role. Please contact Sian John on sian.john@e-act.org.uk or on 07748 615902.