St John’s Primary School in Woking. The school is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of 10 schools all within the Primary phase.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and inspirational Headteacher who will build upon the school’s successful journey of improvement. Raising standards of attainment for all children will be a core focus, along with continuing to provide a secure, compassionate and consistent environment in which children and their families can thrive.
The successful candidate will share our values, inspire and motivate both staff and children and engage with a wide range of stakeholders within our Trust.
We are looking for an experienced Leader who:
- can provide a clear vision, inspiration and leadership;
- will establish high standards and expectations of the teaching and learning within the school;
- is an excellent communicator, developing strong relationships with children, staff, families, governors and a range of stakeholders within and beyond the school;
- is committed to working within a Multi-Academy Trust and will act in the best interests of the whole Trust, collaborating with others and contributing to the strategic direction of the Trust.
We can offer:
- A welcoming, diverse, inclusive community where all are valued
- Happy, well-motivated and enthusiastic children, who enjoy learning and are proud of their school
- A caring, talented, energetic and committed staff team
- An opportunity for helping to shape and contribute to the future direction of the Trust
- Supportive network of schools and senior leaders within the Trust
- Opportunities for cross-school working and best practice sharing
- Clear commitment to continuing professional development
- Free onsite parking
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- A Cycle to Work Scheme
Additional Information:
Please see the Headteacher Recruitment pack for further information on the job description, person specification and more information about the school and The SWAN Trust
Closing date for applications: 10 am Friday 28th March 2025
Interviews to take place on 2nd April 2025
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended, and can be arranged by calling the school to arrange a convenient time
We look forward to receiving your application.
St John's Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If you are appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.