Headteacher
Worth Primary School, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QAThis job expired on 26 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Easter 2024
Closing date
26 October 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 September 2023
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: Full-time post
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £61,042 and £72,483 subject to the September 2023 pay award
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our new headteacher will:
- Have recent experience as a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher in a Primary School.
- Be an accomplished strategic leader, able to motivate and inspire our children, staff and community.
- Have a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
- Have a good working knowledge and track record in all 3 stages of Primary education (EYFS, KS1 and KS2).
- Have recent classroom experience and SEN experience.
- Have an understanding of the dynamics of running an academy school.
- Have experience of raising educational standards.
- Be able to forge effective relationships with parents/carers, Board of Governors, the Local Authority, and the local community.
- Have the energy and vision to develop the school’s academic achievements.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- An inclusive, progressive school within a close community, and a track record of strong academic success.
- A high standard of teaching and learning, supplemented by a variety of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities.
- A dedicated, committed, and caring team of practitioners.
- A happy, friendly, and hardworking group of children who are proud of their school.
- An engaged, supportive, and proactive Board of Governors, parent body and vibrant PTA.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
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About Worth Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Worth Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 03001235036
Worth Primary School is a Single Academy Trust based within the thriving town of Poynton in East Cheshire. A single form entry school providing primary education for pupils from the ages of 4-11 years and currently has 205 pupils on roll.
The school is popular and well-regarded in the local community. It recently celebrated its 60th birthday. We are proud of our history and excited about our future.
We are a warm and friendly school dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment for all of our children to thrive. Our child centred approach to teaching and learning prioritises individual needs and develops children who have a real love of learning and a strong foundation for their future. Great importance and emphasis are placed on having a positive and respectful attitude in and out of the classroom. Worth values the views of everyone involved in the school and respects any constructive feedback from the staff, governors, parents and, most importantly, the pupils.
Arranging a visit to Worth Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schoolgovernanceeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
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