Head Teacher Fernvale Primary School Leicestershire
Fernvale Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 9PR52 days remaining to apply
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
- Skilled Worker visas can 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
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.
Applying for the job
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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
Job Title: Headteacher ISR: L17-L23 £79,460 - £92,065 Group 3 NOR 420 Responsible to: The Governing Body, represented by the Chair and to the CEO and Trustees of the Trust Responsible for: All teaching and support staff Job purpose: To provide vision and professional leadership, securing the success and continuous improvement of the school. The Headteacher will take overall responsibility for the organisation, management and conduct of the school in accordance with the Academy’s Articles of Association and policies and in consultation with the Governing Body. The Headteacher will work with staff, governors, parents/carers, OWLS networks and wider good practice to build on the strong foundations that are in place in order to maintain and further improve all aspects of the school’s standards and quality. Ensuring equality, safety, respect and a multicultural ethos, working in partnership with the local community, is central to the aims and ethos of the school and these will be reflected in all aspects of the Headteacher’s work. The Headteacher will fully understand the current legal requirements, local and national policies and guidance on safeguarding and the promotion of the wellbeing of children and young people, and will ensure that all requirements are met in full. Core Purpose The core purpose of this role is to provide professional leadership, strategic direction and management to Fernvale Primary School in order to ensure the school’s success. To achieve this, the Headteacher will work in partnership with staff, governors, parents and children to: • Inspire the whole school community and effectively provide vision, leadership and direction. • Create and maintain an environment which promotes and secures outstanding teaching, effective learning, and high standards of achievement, behaviour and a passion for learning. • Promote excellence, equality and high expectations of staff and pupils. • Create a safe and productive learning environment that is engaging and fulfilling for all staff and pupils. • Evaluate the Academy’s performance and identify priorities for continuous improvement. • Deploy resources to achieve the school’s aims and priorities within the DFE financial limitations. • Carry out day-to-day management and organisation of the school. Key Areas: Strategic direction and shaping the future • Ensure that the schools agreed mission statement and aims are at the centre of everything it does. • Work with and advise the Governing Body on the formulation of its policies and their implementation, and attend meetings of the Governing Body and its committees as required. • Work with the Governing Body and other key stakeholders to ensure Fernvale Primary School’s mission statement, aims and vision is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all. • Drawing on experience and best practise, work together with the Governing Body, Senior Leadership Team and staff to create and implement a strategic development plan and annual improvement plans which are underpinned by sound financial planning. • Ensure policies and practices take account of national, local and school data and inspection and research findings and reflect best practise. • Monitor and evaluate the effects of policies, performance and practice, taking appropriate action to secure continuous improvement. • Be forward thinking to ensure that Fernvale Primary School Governors and senior staff are well informed about current and innovative educational thinking and developments, in order to ensure the school is well placed to make decisions in the best interests of its future development. Leadership and Management • Lead by example as a model of professional conduct and presentation, demonstrating high personal standards of expertise and commitment. • Maximise the contribution of all staff and develop a performance culture which supports the best possible outcomes for children. • Develop constructive working relationships with governors, staff, children, parents and external partners alike. • Plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by groups, teams and individuals, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with their terms and conditions of employment. • Implement and maintain effective systems for performance management, lead continual professional development (CPD) of staff. • Motivate and enable all staff to carry out their respective roles effectively, ensuring that professional duties, as outlined in the Teachers’ and Headteachers’ Standards, are undertaken to the highest degree. • Implement successful performance management processes with all staff. • Arrange for the Deputy Headteacher or other suitable person to assume responsibility for the discharge of the Headteacher’s duties at any time when absent from school. • Work closely with the School Business Manager to manage the school’s financial resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the school’s educational goals and priorities in accordance with the DFE guidelines. • Work with the Governing Body and SLT to recruit staff of the highest quality, complying at all times with best and safer recruitment practice. • Work with the SLT to deploy all staff effectively in order to ensure the highest quality of education provided. • Work closely with the Site Manager and organise accommodation efficiently and effectively to ensure the needs of the curriculum and health and safety regulations are met at all times. • Ensure that the range, quality and use of all available resources is monitored, evaluated and reviewed to improve the quality of education for all students and provide value for money. • Use and integrate a range of technologies effectively and efficiently to manage the school. Leading, Learning, Teaching • Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management. • Work with the SLT to secure and sustain outstanding teaching and learning throughout the school employing a robust system of monitoring, evaluation and review supported by high quality CPD. • Challenge underperformances at all levels and ensure action is taken to secure improvement. • Maintain a consistent and continuous all-inclusive focus on pupils’ achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every child’s learning. • Create a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all pupils can achieve success and become engaged in their own learning. Teaching Cont’d... • Ensure that school resources are effectively targeted to ensure all groups of pupils achieve well. • In collaboration with staff, determine, organise, implement and monitor the curriculum and its assessment to ensure that they meet with statutory requirements; are relevant to the needs of all children; fulfill the Headteacher’s duties under the 1998 Standards and Framework Act and any subsequent revisions in relation to the National Curriculum. • Ensure that there is a robust system of assessment of children’s achievement and that there is an effective, accurate method of reporting to parents, which ensures parents are well informed about their child’s attainment and progress and how they can support this at home. • Maintain the principle of assessment for learning and effective use of children’s data, in order to set challenging yet realistic targets for all children. • Take a strategic role in the development of new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of students. • Create and maintain effective partnerships with parents to support and improve children’s achievement and personal development. • Ensure that parents and children are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress and about the contribution they can make in supporting children’s learning and achieving the school’s targets for improvement. • Implement and maintain strategies that secure outstanding standards of punctuality and attendance. • Create and maintain an environment and code of behaviour that promotes and secures safety and discipline. • Determine and implement policies which promote self-discipline and regard for authority and the law; good conduct and behaviour; positive strategies for developing equality in the community; positive strategies and programmes for children’s’ support and clear guidance on exclusions and other disciplinary matters. appropriate to the range of audiences, including governors, staff, parents, Ofsted, DfE and others to enable them to play • Develop effective links with the community to enhance teaching and learning, and encourage parental involvement in children’s education. Developing self and working with others • Regularly review own practice, set personal targets, and take responsibility for own personal development. • Develop and maintain effective strategies and procedures for staff induction, professional development and performance reviews. • Treat people equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive culture across the school. • Ensure clear delegation of tasks and responsibilities, so that teams and individuals undertake effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of work. • Motivate and inspire the governors and the whole staff team, developing excellent, professional working relationships. • Develop an excellent working relationship with the Chair of Governors and Senior Leadership Team, engaging regularly in open discussion. • Acknowledge responsibilities, recognise skills and talents and celebrate achievements of teams and individuals. • Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools to build effective learning communities. • Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work/life balance. • Foster excellent relationships with local and national professional partners in order that children and staff may benefit from the development they offer. Securing accountability • Create and develop an organisation in which all the members of the school recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school. • Be accountable to the Governing Body. • Present a coherent and accurate account of the school’s performance in a form their part effectively. • Work with the Governing Body, providing information, objective advice and support, to enable it to meet its responsibilities. • Promote an ethos that enables everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate success and accept responsibility for outcomes. • Ensure individual staff accountabilities are clearly defined, understood, agreed, and subject to rigorous review. • Co-operate and work with relevant agencies to safeguard children. • Carry out any such duties as may be reasonably required by the Governing Body. Strengthening community • Collaborate with other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well-being of children and their families. • Ensure learning experiences for children are integrated with the local and wider communities. • Create and maintain an effective partnership with parents and carers to support and improve students’ achievement and personal development. • Actively engage with parents and carers, community figures, businesses and other organisations to enrich the Academy and its value to the wider community. • Co-operate and work with relevant agencies to protect children and young people
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