Headteacher
John Mason School
Oxfordshire
- £83,956 - £97,256 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership Group 6
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2023
- Apply by:
- 9 March 2023
Job overview
The Governors of John Mason School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher, who will strategically drive the school forward into its next stage of development. John Mason School is an 11-18, providing a joint sixth form with Fitzharrys School, both part of Abingdon Learning Trust.
You will have:
· Big ideas on how to drive the school forward into the future in an inspirational yet empathetic way
· The ability to inspire and motivate teams as well as lead by example
· A strong understanding of school improvement
· Strong strategic ‘big picture’ leadership that consistently strives to gain the best for each and every student
· Excellent communication skills and a visible presence with all stakeholders
· Adept skills to challenge and support in equal measure
· The ability to set and deliver aspirational targets and high-quality innovative curriculum provision which meets the needs and interests of our students
We can offer:
· Wonderful students who are keen to learn
· Dedicated, hardworking and capable staff
· A proactive and supportive governing body
· The support of the Trust’s executive and central team.
School visits will be taking place on:
· 27 February or 6 March at 9.00am
· 24 February or 3 March 11.15am
· 24 February or 3 March at 2.00pm
Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well-represented groups in the school and Trust. Posts in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose information about their previous criminal convictions. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.
If you wish to informally visit the school, please contact Abingdon Learning Trust Central Team on 01235 200239 or recruitment@abingdonlearningtrust.org
Attached documents
About John Mason School
John Mason School is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form located in the market town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Named after a 16th-century diplomat, the school has around 1,000 pupils aged 11-18.
Originally a grammar school founded in 1960, John Mason School obtained academy status in 2014 and now operates under its own academy trust.
Head of School
Mr Adrian Rees
Values and vision
John Mason School seeks to provide a caring and inclusive community in which all children can learn. The secondary school’s curriculum is designed to promote creativity and independence among its students, in order to best prepare them for the world of work. The school has provision for students identified as Able, Gifted and Talented, with regular visits and talks.
Beyond its academic offering, John Mason School provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities, with sports, chess, creative writing, singing and even robotics clubs available to pupils.
Ofsted report
“The school has an extremely positive ethos which permeates all aspects of its work. This is considerably enhanced by students’ outstanding contribution to the life of the school and to the local community. The impact of this ethos is clear in the extent to which students feel safe in the school and by their extremely positive attitudes; the overwhelming majority enjoy coming to school. Teaching and other staff are proud to be part of the school.”
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