Headteacher - Millbrook Combined School

Headteacher - Millbrook Combined School

Location: High Wycombe

Overview

The governors of Millbrook Combined School seek an experienced and dynamic full time Headteacher for September 2024, or sooner, to lead the school balancing an aspirational vision and financial stewardship with achieving educational excellence.

Millbrook is a Range 4 school with the Headteacher pay band 21-27 on the leadership spine.

Term time only

Salary Type: Leadership

Salary details: Leadership 21-27

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 29/02/2024 09:00

Interviews to be held: 13th and 14th March 2024

About us

Millbrook is a unique organisation serving a diverse community.

"Aiming for Excellence – Learning for Life"

Our pupils have created a film for prospective candidates to view and it can be found on our website:

https://www.millbrookcombinedschool.org.uk/vacancies/

About the role

Dear Candidate,

On behalf of the governing board, I’d like to thank you for your interest in joining our vibrant educational community and taking on the crucial role of Headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for both our school and for you as a school leader. As the Chair of Governors, I want to emphasize the importance of this position in shaping the future of our school, fostering a positive learning environment, and inspiring both students and staff alike.

Throughout the selection process, we encourage you to showcase your leadership skills, inspirational educational vision, financial acumen and commitment to the well-being and development of our students. We are looking for a candidate who not only possesses the necessary qualifications and experience but also aligns with our school's values and goals.

We believe in creating a collaborative and supportive environment, and we look forward to learning more about how you envision contributing to the growth and success of our school community.

Visits to the school will be supported by the Interim Consultant Headteacher, Jill Watson, who can be contacted through the School Office.

If you have any questions or need further information during your visit, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to support you in this journey.

Yours sincerely,

Marc Hendrickse

Chair of Governors

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Jill Watson, Interim Consultant Headteacher on the email or number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01494 524791

Email: jwatson@millbrook.bucks.sch.uk

Millbrook Combined School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS and qualifications check. We welcome applicants from all the diverse range of cultures and all sections of our community.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions 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 in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.