Headteacher
Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 4HLThis job expired on 13 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
13 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 December 2022
Job details
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15 to L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our children and school community are looking for a headteacher who will:
● Lead by example – with integrity, creativity, and clarity – inspiring and influencingother stakeholders to provide the best educational environment for our children
● Have an understanding of the distinctiveness of a church school and a passion forthe school’s Christian ethos
● Prioritise the wellbeing, resilience and achievements of our children and staff andput this at the heart of all decisions
● Create a stimulating school learning environment, encouraging enquiring minds andthe development of lifelong learning skills and attitudes
● Demand ambitious standards for all pupils, overcoming disadvantage and advancingequality, instilling a strong sense of ownership and accountability from staff for the impact their work has on pupils’ outcomes
● Create an ethos within which an already skilled staff team are motivated andsupported to research and develop their own skills and subject knowledge, and to support each other
● Be visible and accessible, engaging positively with children, staff, parents,Governors, and the community
● Provide a safe, calm, and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focusedon developing exemplary behaviour in school and beyond
● Evaluate the school’s performance and identify the priorities for continuousimprovement and raising standards
● Ensure an outward-facing school capable of collaborating in partnership with other schools and organisations to champion best practices and excellent outcomes for pupils
● Have safeguarding as a top priority and ensure all relevant policies and proceduresare fully implemented and followed by all staff.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
● Confident, happy children who enjoy their time in school and are eager to learn andsucceed
● Talented, committed staff who are open to professional development and newideas
● A fully supportive Governing Body who are ambitious for the school and its pupils
● A bright, spacious, and well-resourced learning environment set in lovely grounds
● A thriving school community with supportive parents, an active PTA, excellentrelationships with our local parish church and strong collaborative relationships with our neighbouring schools.
About Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 228 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- pauline.berry@barwickprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2812132
Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Arranging a visit to Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email pauline.berry@barwickprimary.co.uk.
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