Head of School
King James Academy Royston, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JHThis job expired on 9 April 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
9 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Head of School for our primary phase. The Head of School will be passionate about ensuring the achievement of the highest possible personal and educational standards. The role is based in our Primary phase of circa 350 pupils.
The successful candidate will care deeply about the primary curriculum and be ambitious for the school and all its children. You will believe ardently in the power of education to shape Children’s lives.
The successful candidate will work closely under the direction of the Executive Headteacher and maintain and develop an atmosphere and structure where all students and adults are valued and able to achieve excellence and fulfil the school’s high expectations.
Our ideal candidate will be a colleague who shares our commitment to high standards of professionalism and academic achievement. If you are an outstanding individual wanting to ensure the Academy continues to flourish, we would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
What the school offers its staff
We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy, you will experience a supportive culture within a Trust that has very high aspirations. We value our staff and provide them with many developmental opportunities within the Partnership.
Further details about the role
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust consists of fourteen schools, across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and North Hertfordshire who work closely together to provide the best possible learning experience for our learners. Royston is a market town with good facilities, within easy reach of Cambridge and Stevenage and with excellent transport links to London.
Please visit our website: https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information and to download an application form. Completed application forms together with a covering letter should be submitted to: HR@diamondlearningtrust.com
If you would like to visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you, to make an appointment please contact Mrs Tracey Sell. t.sell@kjar.org.uk
Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post. Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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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About King James Academy Royston
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 18
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 957 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- King James Academy Royston website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- HR@diamondlearningpartnership.com
We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston, you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership.
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust specialising in the Primary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children. The Family of Academies within the Trust currently incorporates two hubs; St Neots and Fenland.
Arranging a visit to King James Academy Royston
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@diamondlearningpartnership.com.
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