Headteacher - Headlands CE J,I and N School

Schools
Primary Schools
Headlands CE (C) J I & N School
Full Time
1
Headlands Rd, Liversedge WF15 6PR
Permanent
Group ISR: L18 – L24
Group ISR: L18 – L24

START DATE: September 2021

 

APPLY BY: 5pm on Friday 19th March 2021

 

Are you an experienced Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher looking for a new challenge in a happy, inclusive and successful school?

 

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

 

We are looking for someone who:

  • Will build on the many existing strengths of the school and seize the opportunity to make us even better.
  • 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 provide clear but also supportive leadership for all our staff, inspiring them, helping them to develop their skills and giving them the autonomy 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, including increasing the use of technology in school.
  • Will continue the School’s dedication to good teaching and learning and encourage a warm, calm environment with high expectations of behaviour and positive relationships.
  • Is excited at the opportunity to develop relationships outside our School with the Parish Church and Diocese, the Local Authority and the wider community.
  • Recognises the importance of placing Christian values at the heart of our ethos as a fundamental part of making this 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 Governors who are committed to developing the school further.
  • 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 a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and a deep commitment to quality learning and teaching.

 

We are looking for an experienced candidate to build on the achievements of our dedicated Headteacher who is stepping down after 14 years. If you are excited about this opportunity to become our next Headteacher and would bring positivity, energy and fresh ideas to our school we would love to hear from you.

 

 

We encourage you to visit the school before applying, subject to lockdown restrictions. We are offering the opportunity to come and see our school in a COVID-secure way on various dates between 9 March and 19 March. Please call Mrs Peta Cocker, Headteacher, on 01924 720855 or Mrs Steph Walker, Business Manager, on 01924 720858 to book. To have a look at the school beforehand visit our website: https://www.headlandscofeschool.co.uk/

 

Closing Date: Friday 19th March 2021 at 5pm

 

Assessments and Interview Dates: Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th April 2021

 

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 to: headteacher.recruitment@kirklees.gov.uk

 

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.

19 March 2021, 5:00 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.