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KingsbourneAcademy Headof School

KingsbourneAcademy will be the first new school tobebuiltin Cheshire East since the local authority was formed in 2009 marking a significant moment for the growing Nantwich community.

Opening in September 2026 the school will welcome its very first cohort of Reception pupils with a planned year-on-year expansion as demand for primary places continues to rise. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a brand-new school with no legacy issues no inherited culture and the freedom to shape everything from the ground up.

Thestate-of-the-artnew building has been designed to create an inspiring modern learning environment with light flexible spaces and excellent outdoor areas that support imaginative playexplorationand the highest standards of teaching. As the school grows year on year you will have the opportunity to shape how these facilities evolve to meet the needs of future pupils.

This is a unique chance to grow a school itsethosand its community from its very foundations.

Job overview

Opening abrand-newschool is a rare and exceptional leadership opportunity. Are you an individual who has a vision for teaching excellence and understands how important the right curriculum is to inspire children to learn If soKingsbourneAcademy is the school for you!

We want our new Head of School to see and create opportunity think differently innovate and have kindness at their heart for all children. We are looking for an inspiring ambitious child centred Head of School to helpestablishand lead ourbrand-newAcademy. This role includes a small teaching commitment across the week ensuring youremainclosely connectedto the classroom while shaping the strategic and cultural direction of our school. We are looking to appoint an outstanding school leader to start in April 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.

Our mission is to equip every pupil with all necessary skills for their onward journey having loved their time at our school.

As part ofa highly successfultrust you willbenefitfrom exceptional support coaching and professional development.

Whether you are seeking your first headship or looking for a new challenge we would be delighted to hear from you.

About Us

AttheNorth WestAcademies Trust we believe that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment torelentlesslywork to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils. As specialists in providing high-quality education we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.

As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happywell-fedand well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through funexcitementand challenges. Residentials swimming inter-school sports and specialdays outtake prideofplace onall ofthe Trust school calendars.

We believe our schools should inspire excellence offering world-class safe environments where both students and staff can thrive in and out of the classrooms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional leadership for the school inspiring a love of learning.

• Lead by example to ensure ahigh qualityeducation for all pupils.

• Deliver inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff and pupils.

• Work with the local governing bodystaffand parents to secure continuous school improvement consistent with the ethosvaluesandobjectivesof the Trust.

• Ensure that all those involved in the school are committed to its aims and motivated to achieve them

• Manage and organise the school building efficiently and effectively to ensure it meets the needs of the curriculum community use and health and safety regulations.

• Work with colleagues to develop staffin order tomaintainand improve the quality of education provided at the school.

• Promote extra-curricular activitiesin accordance withthe educational aims of the school

• Managemonitorand review the range quality and use of all available resourcesin order toimprove the quality of education ensure efficiency and secure value for money.

• Promote an environment which secures good teaching effective learninghigh standardsof achievement and good behaviour.

• Carefullymonitorand evaluate the quality of teaching learning and standards of achievement.

• Develop andmaintaineffective links with parents and the wider community to extend the curriculum and support pupils achievement and personal development.

• Ensure clear delegation of responsibilities and tasks consistent with employment conditions.

• Promote andmonitorprofessional development including the induction of newly qualified staff.

• Buildagood working relationship with trustees governors staff pupils parents/carersand the community. Foster an environment in which all staff understand they are accountable for the success of the school.

• Ensure that parents/carers and pupils are well informed about the curriculumattainmentand progress.

• Presentan accurateand coherent account of the schools performance suitable for a range of audiences including governors the Trust the communityOFSTEDand others to enable them to play their part effectively.

• Carry out any duties as reasonably expected of the Head of School.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status.

• Evidence of continuous professional development.

• National professional qualification for Headship (NPQH) or equivalent (clearlystated)

Skills & Knowledge

• Data analysis skills and the ability to use data to set targets andidentifyareas for improvement.

• Strategic use of data.

• Understanding ofhigh-qualityteaching and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve.

• Evidence of leading quality of teaching and learning.

• Ability to manage financial resources.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others.

Experience

• Successful senior leadership and management experience in a school.

• Teaching experience.

• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning.

• As above leading SEF and planning.

• Experience of successful line management and staff development.

• Evidence of change and/or project management.

• Strong relationship skills with clear understanding of how to work with all school partners.

We can offer you

• A rare and exciting opportunity to lead and shape abrand-newschool from its very foundations with the freedom toestablisha strong ethoscultureand vision from day one.

• Comprehensive support from a committed governing body and wider trust ensuring you have everything you need to deliver an excellentrewardingand impactful education to our pupils.

• The chance to grow professionally while developing a stimulatingstate-of-the-artlearning environment that evolves alongside the school and its community.

• The opportunity to build and lead a passionateforward-thinkingteam of teachers and support staff who are united in their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

• The benefit of joining a collaborative and supportive network of experienced headteachers who are generous with their timeknowledgeandexpertiseand who value shared learning and professional dialogue.

• An engaged and supportive parent community excited about the opening of the new school and the opportunities that come from being part ofa highly successfultrust.

• Localtrustschools that are keen toplayan active role in school life to strengthen relationships and help builda strong senseof belonging as the school grows.

KingsbourneSchool Visits:AsKingsbourneAcademy is still initsbuildingphaseprospectivecandidatesare invited to visit St Martins AcademyChesterbetween 7th-14thJanuary. Please register your interest for a visit by emailing