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Headteacher
The Kings of Wessex Academy, Cheddar, South West
Leadership Scale 25-31 £93,424 - £108,202 pa (£96,694 - £111,990 post- pay award)
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About the job
The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing an exceptional individual who has:
• Excellent leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Drive and commitment to ensure the school succeeds.
• A track record as an outstanding teacher and leader.
• Deep knowledge of teaching and learning and all aspects of the curriculum.
• Determination to ensure no learner is left behind so all learners reach their potential.
• Ability and desire to lead in all academic, pastoral, and business matters of the school.
• Total commitment to ensure the safeguarding of all children.
• A dedication to promoting Christian ethos and values in every aspect of school life.
• The ability to lead and inspire colleagues to provide the best possible education for our young people
About The Kings of Wessex Academy
- Type of school
- Academy converter, Church of England
- Phase
- Secondary, with a sixth form
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,043 (room for 1,194)
- Free school meals
- 14.1% of pupils
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Address
- Station Road, Cheddar, BS27 3AQ
Last inspected by Ofsted on 6 November 2024, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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