Head of School
Latton Green Primary Academy, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7HTThis job expired on 1 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
17 April 2023
Latest start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
1 February 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 January 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
- L 13-19
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader to undertake a pivotal strategic role in the leadership and development of the school and the work of NET Academies Trust.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work closely with other school leaders and to contribute to and shape policy and practice across the NET team.
You will be an inspirational leader who can demonstrate:
- A proven track record of raising standards of teaching and learning, leading to improved achievement and attainment;
- Substantial and current experience as a senior leader or head in a primary school.
- Affinity with NET’s values and a strong vision for promoting educational excellence for all;
- Effectiveness in developing strong relationships with the local community;
- A proven track record of effective leadership and management of people and a commitment to working in partnership with governors, staff, parents, other schools and the local community.
- The ambition and commitment to lead Latton Green Primary Academy.
- A clear vision which focuses on raising achievements and standards through a wide variety of teaching and learning experiences.
- A desire to maintain and enhance the existing strengths of the school, bringing inspirational drive and ambition for continual improvement that is demonstrated through improved outcomes for children.
- An ability to be forward-thinking and flexible to adapt to the changing educational landscape.
- A passion to ensure that all children reach their potential and provide all children with a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which they can learn and flourish.
If you are an ambitious leader with a clear vision, who can contribute to the development of our Trust and is committed to raising standards, we would like to discuss this opportunity with you. Applicants must be competent and effective in their current role and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What the school offers its staff
Latton Green Primary Academy joined the NET Academies Trust on 1st January 2015. Since then it has received an Ofsted rating of ‘good’ in all areas. Local NET Academies Trust Schools have recently been voted as “Employer of the Year 2018” by TES and “Winner of the National School Community Wellbeing in Schools Award 2019” by Place2Be.
NET Academies Harlow offers a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a growing primary cluster, offers a unique set of opportunities to develop your career, where you’ll work in collaboration with other heads in the Trust and get a wide range of support.
Additional benefits at working at NET Academies Trust in Latton Green Primary Academy:
- Additional two weeks school holidays
- Individual career programme for all staff
- Children who have a love of learning and a highly motivated staff team
- A caring and happy learning environment
- Personalised staff well-being programme
- High expectations and excellent behaviour
Latton Green has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At NET Academies Trust we believe in the future development of our staff, our staff development programme has meant staff are successful in progressing the next stage of their career.
Commitment to safeguarding
NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Latton Green Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Latton Green Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@trust.netacademies.net
- Phone number
- 01279421567
On behalf of the staff, children and governors it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Latton Green Primary Academy and Nursery.
Children here are recognised as unique individuals with specific talents and needs, where they are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure they are happy, confident and that they are provided with needs both relevant now and for their future.
Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum; where individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all children experience success and reach their full potential, this is seen both academically as well as in the specialist teaching of sports, art, music and Spanish. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home and school and regard you as an active partner in your child's education and value your interest and support.
You’ll find our classrooms to be hives of activity and full of creativity and learning, making Latton Green a special place indeed for children. The staff endeavour to provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone and where everyone is valued.
If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. The children of Latton Green very much enjoy talking about and sharing their achievements and our successes.
Arranging a visit to Latton Green Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@trust.netacademies.net.
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