Head of Academy
Green Lane Primary Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 2JXThis job expired on 1 October 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
1 October 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: Leadership range L16 – L20 (£61,166 - £67,364)
Head of Academy job summary
Green Lane Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Head of Academy to join our team in January 2022 on a full time, permanent basis, to lead our academy and continue to drive forward our success. You will be responsible for all aspects of the internal organisation, professional leadership, management, and control of the academy and for leading supervision over teaching and support staff in accordance with Instrument of Government.
Green Lane Primary Academy is a Delta Academies Trust academy. We are a high achieving two form entry academy with approximately 450 children and our results are above national figures. We have a well-deserved reputation for PE and Sport, having achieved School Games Gold status in 2018 and the Yorkshire PE and Sports Award in 2019 for Broader Sporting Experiences as a result of our Let’s Try Programme. This allows parents and children to try a new sport together, this year we have offered fencing, American football, lacrosse, synchronised swimming, and horse riding as examples. A broad and balanced curriculum is taught through our GLAM (Green Lane Academy Missions) and a quarter of our school population learn a musical instrument through our links with Garforth Academy and Roundhay Music. Whilst we are proud of our academic outcomes, this is underpinned by strong nurture and pastoral support, a knowledge driven broad curriculum and very active learning.
We have a strong ethos with highly qualified and dedicated staff who believe in supporting the development of successful, well-rounded children who will become positive members of the community.
Delta Academies Trust are looking to build an elite team of exceptional leaders, teachers, and support staff to transform education in the North of England, in line with our vision of ‘changing lives’. Our vision is to transform education across the North of England and level up the playing field for those children who live in disadvantaged circumstances. Our high expectations of students has created a culture and climate conducive to learning and as a result the progress made by all students across the Trust is extremely positive. The support from school leaders allows for innovative practitioners to practice their craft.
We are committed to investing in staff of all levels and we will ensure you have access to high quality professional development through a formal CPD programme. As part of career development, we will give you the opportunity to work with a wide range of senior leaders, as well as to undertake formal NPQs etc.
This is an exciting time in our development as we continue to work hard to drive improvement in our academies. Through strong and purposeful leadership and high quality teaching and learning, we are confident that we can have a positive impact upon the lives of young people, ensuring that all students achieve their potential, realise their aspirations; and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.
If you share our vision and passion for young people, are passionate about raising educational attainment and standards, and helping young people reach their full potential, you can make the difference at Green Lane and Delta Academies Trust.
If you would like a conversation about this post, please contact the Recruitment team by email at recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk or call 0345 196 0095.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at http://recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk/jobs
Closing date: Friday 1 October 2021 at 12 noon
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
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.
About Green Lane Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 453 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Green Lane Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 03451960095
Green Lane Primary Academy is a successful school in the outer east side of Leeds in the community of Garforth and works in partnership with the Delta Academies Trust. The academy has a strong ethos with highly qualified and dedicated staff who believe in supporting the development of successful, well-rounded children who will become positive members of the community. We have a good academic track record and we have high expectations for all of our children in terms of progress and attainment. The academy has an outstanding reputation within the local community and surrounding areas and is highly preferenced for reception and in year transfer admissions. Our aim is provide high standards of care, teaching, learning and leadership so that all our children achieve their academic potential whilst learning to become confident and resilient children.
Arranging a visit to Green Lane Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk.
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