Headteacher
Broad Heath Community Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 5DPThis job expired on 20 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs
- Permanent Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £72,483 and £83,956
What skills and experience we're looking for
Broad Heath Primary School is at the heart of the diverse and lively community of Foleshill. The school welcomes that diversity and aims to ensure that all pupils gain from every activity they do, from the moment they come through the school gates, to the time they go home.
Broad Heath is an incredible school that our community is justifiably proud of. As our headteacher is retiring, we are now looking for a new person to take us on the next steps in our journey. The governors, staff and children wish to appoint an inspirational Headteacher. They will be a highly motivated, caring and energetic leader who will inspire and nurture our children with a broad and creative curriculum and who will understand our shared vision of wanting every child to gain from their school experiences, each and every day.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for a Headteacher who is:
- a caring and committed leader who has high ambitions for all staff and pupils while nurturing their personal growth and wellbeing;
- an experienced leader who can nurture outstanding teaching skills whilst also taking a strategic role in further school improvement;
- able to develop strategic plans to raise standards, whilst promoting and celebrating the achievements of all children and staff;
- able to articulate and demonstrate a clear understanding of effective leadership and management within schools;
- committed to working with children, parents and staff to build upon the current high standards across the school and community;
- an open, honest and effective communicator who is approachable and leads by example, taking ownership of the school and being recognised in the community as the ‘Face of the School’;
- someone who understands our values and our strengths and has the ability and imagination to help further develop the wonderful range of activities and experiences that our children benefit from;
- a visionary leader with drive, energy, resilience and a forward-thinking, positive outlook.
In return we can offer you:
- a warm and welcoming school community where everyone is valued and staff wellbeing is respected;
- happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are willing and eager to learn;
- a school which has the support of our parents and wider community;
- a school where teamwork is strong
- a talented and caring staff who strive to build on our high standards;
- an effective, supportive and active Governing Body;
- opportunities to continue your own professional development journey;
- valuable and valued networking arrangements with other schools.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are warmly welcome and may be arranged using the following details: Email: headteacher@broadheath.coventry.sch.uk
or Telephone: 024 7668 9558 (emails will be checked over the Easter break but telephone calls will not be able to be taken).
Completed applications forms should be submitted no later than noon on Thursday 20th April, using the application form provided online. Applicants are asked to use the personal statement section of the application form to explain how their skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements laid out in the person specification (guide – 2000 words).
We would also ask applicants to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form.
To apply for the post please click the apply button.
Closing date: Thursday 20th April 2023 - noon
Interview date: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th April 2023
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; qualifications (where applicable); identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable professional references.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to
undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Broad Heath Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 684 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- headteacher@broadheath.coventry.sch.uk
Broad Heath is an inner-city school with 600+ children.
We are looking to recruit a teacher who is able to work in KS1 or
KS2 as designated by School leadership. Experience is preferred.
although an ECT will be considered.
We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and ambitious teacher to join our school and inspire a generation of children.
Arranging a visit to Broad Heath Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@broadheath.coventry.sch.uk.
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