Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    1 January 2025

  • Closing date

    11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    23 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£55,515 - £64,347

Pay scale

Leadership Spine: L6 – L12 (Group 1) (depending on experience and qualifications)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Abercromby Nursery School are looking to appoint a Headteacher who;

  • Is passionate about the wholistic development of all young children aged 2 – 5 years,
  • Understands child development and pedagogy; being able to successfully transfer this knowledge into action
  • Has had experience of effective leadership and management skills; enabling all team members to flourish and grow in their roles supporting young children in their learning journey
  • Is resilient and enthusiastic in being part of an outstanding team of; highly skilled and committed staff members, delightful children, supportive parents and supportive and committed governors.
  • PERSONAL QUALITIES
    • Ability to have a flexible working approach is essential.
    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
    • Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
    • Demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity for all vulnerable children; including those with SEND.

Please see the Job Description for more details.

What the school offers its staff

Abercromby Nursery School is the smallest stand alone school in Liverpool. We offer our new Head Teacher, a warm, welcoming and friendly environment with the backing of a highly skilled, knowledgeable and professional staff team, who are always keen to do their very best for our children and families. We are also the most diverse school in every sense - ethnically, culturally and socio economically.

Further details about the role

Please complete all documentation and return to school.

Email: abercromby-ao@abercromby.liverpool.sch.uk

Post/ Person: Abercromby Nursery School, Falkner Street, Liverpool, L8 7QA

Closing date: 12:00 pm Friday 11th October, 2024

Shortlisting date: Monday 14th October, 2024

Interview date: Monday 21st October, 2024

Visits to school are welcomed. To arrange an appointment please contact the school office on 0151 709 5114

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to abercromby-ao@abercromby.liverpool.sch.uk

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About Abercromby Nursery School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
Education phase
View all Nurseryjobs
School size
84 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 5
Phone number
0151 7095114

Abercromby Nursey School is a Maintained Nursery School for children aged 2-5, with a caring, passionate and experienced staff team. We put your child at the heart of all we do, providing a truly child-centred education.
We are recognised as a School of Sanctuary because of our welcome and partnership approach with all our families. We believe that this is the way that children will thrive, grow and learn, making the best progress. Additionally, we are proud to be celebrated as an inclusive school (Inclusion Quality Mark accredited, 2024)
Ofsted have rated us as Outstanding in all five categories (March 2023), saying:
“Abercromby Nursery is a wonderfully magical place to be …” and “…Whatever their starting points, children are exceptionally well supported in their learning and play by staff who are experts in understanding the needs of young children.”
Abercromby Nursery School has a SEND resource-base provision. Each class has access to a bespoke environment which is used to support children with complex needs.

Arranging a visit to Abercromby Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abercromby-ao@abercromby.liverpool.sch.uk.

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