Head of School

Start Date: 1 September 2025

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a Head of School based at Pakefield High School, we invite applications from enthusiastic, innovative candidates with ambition, demonstrable proven track record of high achievement, an inclusive team builder to work collaboratively with parents, carers and community, share vision and aspirations for the future, committed to raising standards of teaching and learning enabling all staff and pupils to achieve their full potential and demonstrable ability to understand and manage performance data and the resources of the school.

At Clarion Corvus Trust we are firmly committed to the development of pupil independence, this is characterised by exceedingly high expectations of pupils and the progress they are expected to make.

You will be someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.

Your opportunity

By joining Pakefield High school, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils. We can offer you:

•The chance to work as part of a forward thinking dynamic team

•A creative and innovative environment

•Excellent opportunities for career and professional development

•A welcoming and supportive staffing body

Contact with the school is warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact Lorraine Crabb the CEO’s PA on 01508 520359 or email lcrabb@cc-trust.co.uk to make arrangements for a call or a visit.

For more information please see our website www.clarioncorvus.org.uk

Closing Date: 9.00am Friday 2 May 2025

Interviews: Thursday 8 and Friday 9 May 2025

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, and have checks carried out with previous employers. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.