Head of School
West Meadows Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ETThis job expired on 7 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 March 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
13 February 2025
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: Full-time (Monday - Friday)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L11 - L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
General:
Professional knowledge and understanding of what constitutes and how to achieve quality in educational provision and high aspirations for children.
Demonstration of commitment, drive and enthusiasm in its delivery
Experience:
Experience of raising levels of educational achievement
Appropriate experience of primary teaching
Whole school management experience at senior level
Curriculum development and innovation
Finance, resource and FMS management
Staff deployment, development and training
Responsibility for whole school policy development and planning over a wide range of areas
Working with and advising Governors
Working co-operatively with other agencies and the local community
Knowledge and Understanding:
Factors relating to high standards of pupil achievement and child development
Principles and practice of school improvement
Curriculum development and approaches to teaching and learning
Foundation Stage: framework and structure / National Curriculum: framework and structure of KS1 and KS2
Be aware of recent developments in legislation
Development planning and the formulation, implementation and evaluation of short and long term objectives
A sound knowledge of IT and computer applications
Good understanding of performance measures and approaches to improving standards
Importance of meeting the needs of all pupils within the community
Understanding of Health and Safety procedures and regulations
Knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities of Executive Headteacher and Governors
Abilities:
To raise levels of educational achievement
To have a collaborative style of leadership, motivation and management
To promote good standards of behaviour that reflects cultural and ethnic diversity
To set goals, plan, manage change in a complex environment
To implement, facilitate and manage change in a complex environment
To communicate effectively both orally and in writing with pupils, parents, staff, governors and the Board of Trustees
To lead, inspire and manage a team
To develop a long term and inclusive vision for the school
To develop and enhance the reputation of the school in, and its relationship with, the local community
To implement school self-review and evaluation
To devise and implement effective systems for improving the performance of the school, its pupils and staff and to keep these systems under systematic review
What the school offers its staff
HCAT offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:
- Membership of either the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme (Support Staff) or Teacher Pension Scheme (Teaching roles)
- Access to free Financial Advice
- Access to the VIVUP benefits website including Cycle to Work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
- Free Flu Jabs available, discounted Local Gym and Health Clubs and access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice, physiotherapy, and weight management.
- Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
- Training and development opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About West Meadows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Meadows Primary School website
- Email address
- steven.honeyman@hcacademytrust.education
- Phone number
- 01226 749164
At West Meadows Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. We believe that all children, regardless of their individual needs, deserve an education that empowers them to reach their full potential. If you're looking for a school where safety, happiness and future opportunities for all our learners are at the heart of everything we do, then West Meadows is the school for you.
Arranging a visit to West Meadows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email steven.honeyman@hcacademytrust.education.
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