Head of School Marlwood School

Are you a senior leader ready to support us to fulfil our ambition to provide

“A great education for every child”

Marlwood School is situated in rural South Gloucestershire, less than 20 minutes from the vibrant city of Bristol. This is a unique opportunity to lead a small school with a strong identity that is supported by an aspirational local community. Marlwood is located on a stunning site in Alveston, near to the Severn Estuary and with excellent transport links to the M5 and M4.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional, ambitious Head of School to lead Marlwood from September 2024. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced Executive Headteacher to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning, behaviour, and attendance for all pupils.

CSET is a growing school trust with an excellent record of school improvement. Each of the schools in the trust has its own unique identity and ethos. We have a compelling vision for each of our schools based on a deep understanding of each community we serve. Being part of a family of schools brings robust challenge and support as well as opportunities to share expertise, provision and costs across our schools. Many of the challenges facing school leaders are common to all schools. Our approach to school improvement enables staff and pupils to benefit from the sharing of resources and expertise whilst remaining true to their unique identity and context.

We are committed to attracting and developing next generation school leaders who will establish our schools as beacons of learning within their local communities.

We are looking for

• A talented and experienced senior leader seeking an exciting opportunity in their journey to becoming a future headteacher within the Trust.
• A motivational individual who will inspire staff and pupils alike
• An individual who can commit and demonstrate our leadership behaviours of Courage, Curiosity and Compassion
• A strategic thinker who can support the creation of sustainable plans for now and the future
• Someone committed to our ambition and will support every child regardless of their, background, characteristics or abilities
• A reflective and pragmatic practitioner who shares knowledge, and has a passion for continuous improvement
• Someone who can communicate with all stakeholders within the Trust, School, and local community

We will provide:

• A school community with a strong values based ethos
• Exceptional bespoke professional development opportunities
• A network of professional dedicated colleagues
• Support and mentoring from experienced colleagues within the Trust
• A forward-thinking and insights-driven school improvement framework
• An environment which embraces inclusion on every level

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you

If you would like to be considered for the role, please submit an application form and ensure that you have provided a personal statement which outlines your experience and strengths based on the job description by Monday 20th May 2024, 9am. If you would like to arrange a school visit, please contact Joe Docherty, Executive Headteacher, whose contact details are available in the accompanying letter to this advert.

First stage interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd May 2024 and final stage interviews will be held on Friday 24th May 2024. If you have any questions regarding the selection process, please contact the CSET Recruitment Team directly.

CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.