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Head of School

Worfield Endowed CofE Primary School, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5LF

This job expired on 27 January 2023 – see similar jobs

Start date details
Start of the Summer Term 2023 or as soon as possible after this
Closing date
27 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 January 2023

Job details

Job role: Headteacher
Deputy headteacher
Assistant headteacher
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Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: View all Full timejobs
Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £44,305 - £48,895
Pay scale: Leadership Level 1-5

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of Worfield School
provide leadership and management of the curriculum and of teaching and learning across the School which enables the School to give every pupil high quality education which promotes the highest possible standards of achievement
provide an outstanding model of classroom practice
ensure that the school is an integral part of the local community, and take account of, and respond to, feedback from pupils, parents and the wider community
teach a class for up to 2 days each week– this shall mainly be Year 1 during the remainder of the academic year 2022-23
work in close collaboration with other senior leaders and executive leaders across the Federation to secure the long-term success of The Trinity Federation (the role will involve some travelling to other schools within The Trinity Federation)

What the school offers its staff

We offer the successful candidate:

An exciting and challenging opportunity to join a highly experienced and professional federation-wide team
Enthusiastic children who demonstrate good learning behaviours
A dedicated and hardworking team of teachers and support staff
A strong and highly effective federation governing body
A strong, effective and experienced executive leadership team
High standards of achievement and attainment
A commitment to your continuous professional development through collaborative working and evidence-based approaches

Further details about the role

The Governing Body of The Trinity Federation and the Executive Headteacher are seeking to appoint an inspirational Head of School to lead a committed team of staff at Worfield Endowed CE Primary School from April 2023 (or as soon as possible after this date).

Worfield School is part of The Trinity Federation, a thriving federation of three local authority maintained, Church of England primary schools, and includes a SEND hub. Worfield School was graded 'Good' by Ofsted during its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2018. The Trinity Federation also provides the strategic leadership for a neighbouring academy.

This role is ideal for an aspiring leader, looking to hone their skills and bring their experience to bear in a whole school leadership role whilst working under the supportive, strategic leadership of the Executive Headteacher and the Federation Director or Teaching and Learning and the Federation Director of SEND and Inclusion. The Executive Headteacher and the governors acknowledge the importance of the role of the Head of School and will actively offer long term support, encouragement, CPD and realistic challenge to the successful candidate.

As the Head of School, you will work as a member of the Federation’s Senior Leadership Team.

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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