Head Teacher Fernvale Primary School Leicestershire
Fernvale Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PRThis job expired on 5 October 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 August 2026
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 to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- L17 to L23 £79460 to £92065
What skills and experience we're looking for
All visits have now been completed - CLOSING DATE 5TH OCTOBER 9AM
Education/training/qualifications Qualified Teacher Status. Y App, Doc NPQH (unless previously in post as headteacher before 1/4/04). Y App, Doc Management or leadership training or qualification. Y App Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional and personal development. Y App/ Int, Doc Experience Experience of successful teaching In the Primary Phase. Y App Experience of teaching across schools. Y App Experience of a range of responsibilities covering different aspects of school life which have had demonstrable outcomes for children. Y App Experience of successfully leading and managing whole school change initiatives. Y App/ Int, Ref Experience of raising achievement. Y App/ Int, Ref Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning. Y App/ Int, Ref Experience of developing relationships with the wider community. Y App Experience of managing budgets successfully. Y App, Ref, Int. Knowledge Understanding of the environment within which the school operates – at national and local level. Y Int Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements relating to schools. Y Int Sound up to date knowledge of developments in education, teaching and learning and best practice. Y Int Understanding of how high quality performance management for all staff is linked to the school improvement Y Int Up to date knowledge of safeguarding requirements and the ability to put this into practice. Y Int, Ref Understanding of equal opportunities and able to put this into practice. Y Int, Ref Knowledge of the principles of financial management in schools. Y Int Basic knowledge of health and safety and employment law. Y App/Int Competencies To think strategically and develop a vision for the school. Y Int To think creatively and imaginatively to identify opportunities. Y Int To set, monitor and evaluate targets. Y App, Int To think analytically, making informed use of inspection, benchmarking and research findings. Y Int/Ex To investigate problems, evaluate options, identify solutions, make and implement plans and monitor outcomes. Y App/Int, Ref To use resources cost-effectively. Y Int/Ex To work effectively within policies and procedures. Y Int, Ref To make sound decisions, often under pressure and to tight deadlines. Y Int/Ex, Ref High standard of written communication skills. Y App, Ex To use numerical and financial data confidently. Y Ex To communicate sensitively, clearly and persuasively with people at all levels. Y Int, Ex, Ref To manage and motivate individuals and teams to achieve high standards of perfor mance. Y Ex, Ref Head Teacher Person Specification 21 Essential Desirable Assessed by Competencies continued To manage conflict effectively. Y Int, Ref To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide range of agencies and individuals. Y App/ Int, Ref If required: To undertake the responsibilities of a class teacher. Y Ex, Ref Personal attributes To command credibility and respect from all members of the school community. Y Int, Ex, Ref Commitment to valuing cultural diversity Y Int Emotional resilience. Y Int, Ref Able to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas. Y App/Int, Ref To be an inspiring role model for staff and pupils. Y Ref Able to achieve challenging professional goals. Y App/ Int, Ref Other requirements Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check. Y Doc Key App Application Int Interview Ex Exercise or activity Ref References Doc Documentary evidence
What the school offers its staff
Our Focus 13 Our focus needs to be clear and opportunities for children need to ensure that: • All children develop a genuine love of learning and make great progress • Achievement gaps are narrowing regardless of children’s starting points • Children are taught what they need to achieve to the best of their abilities • Our pursuit of excellence is unwavering • We learn from each other and create learning communities to share best practise Recruiting new staff to work with our Trust is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to expand the pool of talent within our We can offer For Headteachers specifically, OWLS Academy Trust offers: • A peer network of like-minded Headteachers • A career development structure for talented Headteachers • Recognition that all schools are unique, with an approach that encourages local accountability and governance that is responsive to community needs • A commitment to excellence in education, grounded in a shared moral purpose of ensuring high quality provision for all learners organisation. We hope that all our appointments will have a transformational impact on the children and families our academies serve With the appointment of a Headteacher, we also have the opportunity to identify potential system leaders of the future and actively seek individuals for the post who see this as an aspirational opportunity for their career development The Trust is determined to provide inspirational learning opportunities and create learning communities where professionals, children and parents can learn from each other Our academies promote high aspirations and have high expectations of all their stakeholders • An established track record of high quality education and experience of leading rapid school improvement • An employer committed to offering all staff high quality professional development opportunities, shared resources and expertise • Effective business management systems, ensuring that our academies are able to focus on delivering inspirational teaching and learning
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fernvale Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 331 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- pmerry@owlsmat.uk
- Phone number
- 07746779749
Fernvale Primary School is a caring community of children, parents, staff and governors. Together we continually strive to provide a happy and supportive environment in which the unique potential in every child is realised. We are ambitious for our pupils and our aim is for each child to become a confident, enthusiastic and independent learner, achieving their best. We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to this aim. We are very proud of our school and our children
At Fernvale we take pride in valuing the individuality of each child and the contribution they make to the Fernvale family. We are committed to giving our children the opportunity to succeed and reach the highest level of personal and academic achievement. Aims for pupils
We aim
- To encourage children to be lifelong learners and caring members of the community.
- To prepare children to be good citizens in a multicultural society.
- To equip children with the independence and confidence to apply their knowledge to the real world.
- To promote the development of knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to fulfil children's academic potential.
- To provide a range of experiences which support our children’s physical, intellectual, emotional, cultural and creative development.
- To develop children’s communication skills and for them to use ICT confidently as part of their learning.
- To set suitable learning challenges and use varied learning styles.
- To provide an inclusive curriculum that gives our children the opportunity to achieve the highest of standards-regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, ability or background.
- To create a secure environment in which children’s moral, spiritual and emotional needs are met.
- To provide a rich, varied and up to date range of learning resources.
- To strive for continuous improvement in all we do through staff development and effective leadership and management.
Arranging a visit to Fernvale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pmerry@owlsmat.uk.
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