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Head of School

Lacey Green Primary Academy, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4DP

This job expired on 14 June 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Autumn Term Part 2 or Spring Term 2025 (Earlier if possible)

• Closing date

  14 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £70,000 and £80,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Head of School who will support the smooth day to day running of the academy. Reporting directly to the Principal, your core responsibilities will be to:

• Work with the Principal to implement the strategic vision for the academy plan for the future.
• Be accountable for the efficiency and effectiveness of the academy and to engage in the systematic and rigorous self-evaluation of the work of the academy, collecting and using a rich set of data to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the academy.
• Contribute to a dialogue that builds partnerships and community consensus on values, beliefs and shared responsibilities; to listen to, reflect and act on community feedback and build and maintain effective relationships with parents, carers, partners and the community that enhance the education of all pupils.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the academy to meet specific objectives.
• Take the lead role within the academy to motivate, support, challenge, and develop individuals and teams; foster an open, fair, equitable culture, treating people with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive culture.
• Work with the Principal and Head of Finance to set budgets and ensure financial stability for the academy.
• Work with the Principal and take the lead role within the academy to secure and sustain effective teaching and learning throughout the academy, to monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of pupils' achievement, using benchmarks and setting targets for improvement.

What the school offers its staff

Please refer to our Head of School Candidate Application Pack below.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Lacey Green Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks and completion of a disqualification by association declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009).

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lacey Green Primary Academy - Head of School Application Pack May 2024.pdf - 363 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lacey Green Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lacey Green Primary Academy website
• Email address: sshaw@laceygreen.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625525157
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lacey-green-primary-academy

We are a school that combines academic rigour with musical and art excellence, sporting and extra-curricular endeavour.

Lacey Green is a happy and thriving Primary Academy which is proud to serve its local community. Our children, families, staff and governors come from many different backgrounds and we believe this plays an important part in making Lacey Green the harmonious, vibrant and successful school that it is. We expect our pupils to behave impeccably and to show politeness and kindness at all times.

Our teachers are high-performing, dedicated and experienced professionals who want to make a difference to each and every pupil’s future. We are committed to a rounded education. The art and musical opportunities plus all the sporting activities we offer, are truly exceptional. Our extra-curricular provision is extensive and encourages all pupils to develop intellectual curiosity and discover new interests while demonstrating commitment beyond the core curriculum. Everyone is committed to ensuring that our children feel safe, happy and valued as well as ensuring they achieve their very best and develop a lifelong love of learning which is reflected in our motto ….Aspire to Achieve……

Arranging a visit to Lacey Green Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sshaw@laceygreen.cheshire.sch.uk.

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