Head Teacher - Bewdley Primary School

Bewdley Primary School, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BL

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2024

• Closing date

  21 June 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full Time, permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L18 - L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

• You will carry out the duties of the Headteacher as set out in the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document and aspire to fulfil the Headteacher's Standards.
• You will embody and inspire the ethos and culture of the school, securing the shared vision with all the members of the school community. You will establish and ensure a safe and secure environment for learning and teaching that empowers both staff and children to achieve their highest individual potential whilst giving due regard to teaching, leadership and management needs of the school.
• You will hold central responsibility for raising the quality of learning and teaching, and for pupil achievement. This includes monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning outcomes as well as setting high expectations.
• You will work strategically with the Governing board, staff and other stakeholders to create a shared vision and strategic plan for school development.
• You will manage your own and other relationships effectively, supporting a professional learning community that helps others to achieve.
• You will provide effective organisation and management of the school and seek ways of improving organisational structures and functions based on rigorous self evaluation.
• You will work with the whole school community in carrying out their responsibilities and be accountable to a wide range of groups.
• You will be committed to engaging with the internal and external school community to secure equity and entitlement.
• You will demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

Bewdley Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school and nursery in the historic town of Bewdley Worcestershire. Our incredible school community, which is often remarked upon by visitors to the school, makes it a truly special place to learn and work. We have a supportive and engaged governing body which echoes the school vision of: “Helping everyone to achieve their best.”

• Bewdley Primary School is a friendly place where all are welcomed and supported. Parents and carers say that their children are happy and feel safe in school. Pupils behave well throughout the school and adhere to the school rules. The school is well respected for the work it undertakes with pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  
• Our vision and values underpin everything we do, as delivered by our Strategy. Our vision is 'helping everyone to achieve their best'. This obviously applies to our pupils, but also our staff, volunteers and wider community.
• Our values are ASPIRE:
• Achievement
• Strength
• Positivity
• Independence
• Respect
• Endeavour

Commitment to safeguarding

Bewdley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school values diversity and has an equalities policy to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and that they are appointed solely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexuality or age. In accordance with the Safer Recruitment guidance produced for schools, applications will only be accepted by using the school application form. CVs are not accepted. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to governorchair@bewdleyprimary.worcs.sch.uk

Upload additional documents

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

Head Teacher Application Pack - Bewdley Primary School.pdf - 617 KB (opens in new tab)

About Bewdley Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 486 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bewdley Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: nwalker@bewdleyprimary.worcs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01299403796
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bewdley-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Bewdley Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school and nursery in the historic town of Bewdley, Worcestershire. Our incredible school community, which is often remarked upon by visitors to the school, makes it a truly special place to learn and work. We have a supportive and engaged governing body which echoes the school vision of 'Helping everyone to achieve their best'.

Arranging a visit to Bewdley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nwalker@bewdleyprimary.worcs.sch.uk.

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