Head Teacher - Earlsdon Primary School

Earlsdon Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6FZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 March 2025 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  14 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £75,675 - £87,651 per annum

Head Teacher - Earlsdon Primary School job summary

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What is the job role?

Following the retirement of our Headteacher, the Governing Body of Earlsdon Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspiring Headteacher, whose leadership, commitment, enthusiasm, energy and high expectations will lead this vibrant school through the next stage on its exciting journey.  

 

 

 

 

Who are we looking for?

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who: 

• Welcomes the opportunity to work in a school with a strong supportive ethos, a commitment to evidence-based learning and teaching, with an exciting, connected curriculum developed to deepen understanding and challenge for all children. 
• Sets high expectations for themselves and others in an atmosphere where everyone is valued, respected and encouraged to succeed.   
• Will ensure a continuation of the school’s inclusive and caring environment in which the happiness and success of every single child is paramount. 
• Will use their leadership skills creativity and enthusiasm to ensure the continued growth and development of our committed staff and school community.  
• Contributes to the strategic planning for the school, working with an experienced and supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body.

In return we can offer: 

• Pupils who are highly motivated, actively engaged in their own learning and show genuine love and concern for each other.   
• A team of dedicated, talented professionals who work closely together to support our school ethos. 
• Governors, who will support, encourage, engage and challenge in equal measure. 
• Excellent relationships with parents and the wider community.  

Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school.   Please contact Ms Rhona Forde, current Headteacher, on 024 76 672917

Interview Date: Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th March 2025 

Our 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 successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

 Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Earlsdon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such, appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About Earlsdon Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 423 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Earlsdon Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/earlsdon-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Our school is situated in the heart of Earlsdon and is housed in a beautiful Victorian building which opened for business in 1890. The heritage and tradition give the school its heart and today the children enjoy a positive and innovative ethos with learning at its core.

We strive to ensure that teaching and learning is enhanced by high quality experiences which enable our pupils to become confident, reflective and independent learners. Our curriculum is enriched by accessing many community resources and facilities, and by providing exciting and engaging learning experiences in school, in the local area and beyond.

It is a privilege to work with children and families in our local community and we look forward to working in close partnership with you and your child during their time at Earlsdon.

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