Interim Headteacher - Headlands CE (C) Junior, Infant & Nursery School

Schools
Primary Schools
Headlands CE (C) J I & N School
1.0 FTE
1
Headlands Road, Liversedge WF15 6PR
Temporary
START DATE: 1 September 2023 END DATE: 31 December 2023 Interim Position (Autumn term 2023)
L18 to L24 depending on experience
L18 to L24 depending on experience

POSITION: Headteacher 

HOURS: Full Time, Interim Position (Autumn term 2023) 

SALARY: L18 to L24 depending on experience 

START DATE: 1 September 2023 

END DATE: 31 December 2023

 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Friday 16 June 2023 (12:00pm) 

 

Do you share our passion for helping every child to achieve his or her potential in a fun, nurturing and innovative environment? 

Does our school vision of “Growing a loving, happy and flourishing community” resonate with you? 

We are looking for an experienced candidate to lead the school through an interim period in Autumn 2023 ahead of the appointment of a permanent Headteacher in January 2024.

 

We are looking for someone who:

  • Will provide clear and supportive leadership to our whole school community during a period of change, ensuring momentum is maintained on our journey to excellence
  • Has excellent inter-personal skills and a natural talent for engaging with and developing open, warm and empathetic relationships with staff, parents and children.
  • Will continue the school’s dedication to good teaching and learning: and ensuring a warm, calm environment with high expectations of behaviour and positive relationships.
  • Will support all our staff, inspiring them, helping them to develop their skills and empowering them to try new ideas.
  • Is a forward-thinking leader who is creative and willing to innovate to explore new opportunities for helping our children to achieve their potential, through for example: the development of our curriculum; increasing the use of technology in school; and further developing our forest school/outdoor learning provision.
  • Will proactively maintain and further develop relationships outside our school with the Parish Church and Diocese, the Local Authority and the wider community
  • Recognises the fundamental importance of having a strong Christian vision and values to ensure Headlands is a successful and supportive School

 

We can offer:

  • A welcoming environment with a large and diverse cohort set in the heart of its local community.
  • The support of a dedicated and experienced team of staff and committed Governors who want to support the school on its journey to excellence
  • An opportunity for you to bring your own ideas and creativity to the school.
  • Children whose kind and courteous behaviour contributes to a calm, pleasant atmosphere.
  • A school with ‘Good’ Ofsted and SIAMS ratings and a deep commitment to quality learning and teaching.

 

If you are excited about this opportunity to support our community through a period of change and would bring positivity, energy and fresh ideas to our school we would love to hear from you.

 

We encourage you to visit our school before applying, and are offering the opportunity to come and look around on various dates between 5th and 16th June. Please call Mrs Ashleigh Dunn (Headteacher) or Mrs Steph Walker (School Business Manager) on 01924 767066 to arrange a time. To find out more about our school beforehand do visit our website:  https://www.headlandscofeschool.co.uk/

Combined assessment/interview Date: Thursday 6th July

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Application forms should be returned by email to: office@headlandsce.net

Available Downloads:

Schools Application Form

Schools Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

 

 

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

16 June 2023, 12:00 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.