Headteacher
Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5TBThis job expired on 10 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 April 2024
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: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L21-L27
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher Status (E) Successfully completed or part way through NPQH (E)
Experience in EYFS and at least one other key stage in the Primary range (E)
Financial awareness and the ability to understand, plan and manage a budget in the context of financial benchmarking and best value principles (E)
Experience of transformational change (D)
Experience of working in a school with a multi-ethnic, multi-faith community and with diverse socio-economic/disadvantaged and advantaged families (D)
Detailed knowledge of safeguarding practices and policy implementation (E)
Evidence of inspirational and collaborative leadership, strategic planning, effective school improvement and target setting (E)
Up-to-date knowledge of SEND and inclusion provision (E)
Experience of working in collaboration with other schools, fellow professionals and external organisations to improve outcomes for all children (D)
Experience of coaching, guiding and mentoring individuals and teams (E)
Demonstrable experience of leading, developing and managing staff (E)
Demonstrates sound judgement by consistently assessing and balancing risks and opportunities in decision-making processes (E)
Demonstrable experience of the school self-evaluation and performance management processes and their impact on raising standards (E)
Demonstrable Written and Oral communication skills (E)
Evidence of working with parents and the community (E)
Demonstrable effective interpersonal skills (E)
Demonstrable leadership experience as Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher (E)
Demonstrable experience of working effectively with a governing body and enabling Governors to fulfil their roles and meet their responsibilities (D)
Has the vision, ambition and ability to think and work strategically (E)
A commitment to inclusion, achievement for all and have a heartfelt commitment to equality (E)
Sets high expectations and demonstrates a passionate commitment to teaching and learning, aspiring for excellent educational outcomes (E)
Exhibits emotional resilience by maintaining composure in challenging situations and effectively managing change, ambiguity, and setbacks (E)
Displays the ability to perform efficiently and effectively under pressure, as evidenced by consistent and successful outcomes during demanding situations (E)
What the school offers its staff
- A warm, collaborative environment dedicated to the whole child’s development
- Happy, engaged children who enjoy coming to their school
- A welcoming ethos fostering community, collaboration and inclusion
- Opportunities to forge lasting connections within our diverse community
- A highly supportive Leadership Team, Governing Body and Parent Association
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Five Elms are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Five Elms Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 459 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Five Elms Primary School website
- Email address
- rhelim@five-elms.bardaglea.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02082704909
At Five Elms Primary School we are proud to be a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school community where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive. Our children are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn. We are committed to providing them with engaging learning experiences that inspire confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
We are fortunate to have a dedicated and supportive staff who work collaboratively as a team and share a strong commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement. Staff wellbeing and professional development are important to us, and we aim to create an environment where teachers feel valued, supported and empowered to develop their practice and progress in their careers.
We work closely with families and the wider community to create a warm and positive school culture built on respect, aspiration and opportunity. Joining our school means becoming part of a caring and forward-thinking team that is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of our children.
Arranging a visit to Five Elms Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rhelim@five-elms.bardaglea.org.uk.
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