Principal

Interviews for this position will take place on Tuesday 11th – Wednesday 12th February We here at Avanti are seeking to reimagine the purpose of education. Our purpose is simple, yet profound: to inspire spiritually compassionate changemakers. Avanti Park School is a beautiful Primary and Middle school (Reception to Year 8) in the heart of Frome, neighbouring Victoria Park. Our school is graded as ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ in "behaviour and attitudes," "leadership and management," and "personal development." Avanti Park is a community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. Staff find Avanti Park to be a wonderful place to work, with "warm, friendly relationships underpinning a calm and joyful atmosphere," (OFSTED). Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. “When I stepped into Avanti Park, the first thing I noticed was that they don’t just talk about valuing the whole child. It’s evidenced by discussions around spirituality within lessons and PSHE, conversations with children, yoga lessons and much more. It’s about giving them the tools to embody spirituality daily,” Simon Goldsworthy, Assistant Principal. What will you do: School Culture : Drive the school’s ethos and strategic direction, fostering a positive environment aligned with The Avanti Way's core principles. Teaching : Establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases and embed the Avanti Teacher Habits across the school. Curriculum and Assessment : Utilise effective evaluation processes to identify and address barriers to school effectiveness, implementing evidence-informed improvement strategies. Working in Partnership : Foster relationships with parents, the local community, and other educational institutions to support student success and school improvement initiatives. Governance and Accountability : Embrace the role of governance, ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks, professional responsibilities, and accountability measures. Why should you apply? You will be working in a fantastic environment. Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more. What are we looking for? Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students Leadership qualities to challenge, inspire, motivate and empower others. A strong ambassador for the school, with the ability to develop new ways to engage pupils, staff, and parents. Ability to drive excellence by valuing and developing others; must be a qualified teacher with extensive experience in both hands-on teaching and management in education. Ensure the quality of teaching and learning is at the centre of strategic planning, with a planned annual cycle of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation across the school. Consistent and continuous monitoring of pupil progress, using data and benchmarks to identify individual and group achievement. Efficient and effective resource management to maximise performance and ensure the financial sustainability of the school. Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role. Further information Pre-employment checks Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Diversity and Inclusion We want to attract the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensure that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably based on specific characteristics.

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