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Headteacher

Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 4HL

This 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

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
  • 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.

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.

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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: Primary
• School size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barwick-in-elmet-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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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