Head of Academy
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EYThis job expired on 30 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024 or sooner if possible
Closing date
30 April 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale 14-18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy has a team of hard-working dedicated staff, highly supportive parents and children who want to learn.
The school is part of the Cavendish Learning Trust, which consists of four schools based in Chesterfield. Each school is unique with a range of strengths and all our schools work alongside each other to develop inspiring learning experiences for the children.
We are looking to appoint an innovative and inspirational person who has the skills and experience to lead Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy on to the next stage of its journey, to ensure the best possible experiences and outcomes for every child.
We are looking for an experienced primary school leader who:
- has a proven track record of inspiring and empowering those around them to raise standards
- has high expectations of achievement and behaviour and who believes that every child can succeed
- has a clear vision to develop the academy and the skills and determination to achieve this
- has an excellent understanding of how to develop an effective primary curriculum
- is committed to working in partnership with the parents and the community to provide a safe and caring environment which allows pupils to develop socially, emotionally and academically
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- high quality support from an experienced Trust team, including school improvement, finance and HR
- opportunities to work with colleagues and leaders from across the trust
- a commitment to your professional development as a leader
- a supportive staff team who are committed to working together to make a positive difference for every child
If you have any further questions or you would like a discussion about the role or would like to arrange a visit, please see the section in the Candidate Information Pack on ‘How to Apply and Visit our Academy’.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 298 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jmappin@clt.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jmappin@clt.org.uk.
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