Headteacher
Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 7JU12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
24 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £70,293.00 - £77,552.00 Annually (FTE) L15-L19
Headteacher job summary
The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust is seeking an inspirational and dynamic individual for the role of Headteacher at one of our esteemed junior schools in Sheffield. As a faith-based trust committed to providing exceptional education, we are looking for a leader who shares our values and is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. We are looking for someone who has a clear presence as a leader and who understands and can work well within a Multi Academy Trust. The Headteacher will inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to carry the school’s vision forward.
We need someone who will lead the development of the curriculum and ensure that the key priorities for school improvement in writing and phonics are effectively achieved. The Headteacher will be supported by our CEO and the School Improvement Lead to achieve the high standards required for all aspects of the school.
The Role
1. Providing visionary leadership to the school, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high academic standards.
2. Implementing the trust's mission and values in daily school life, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
3. Work with the Trust EWO to improve pupil attendance and reduce persistent absence
4. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
5. Overseeing the effective delivery of the national and school curriculum, ensuring an engaging and challenging learning experience for all pupils.
6. Leading and supporting the professional development of teaching and non-teaching staff.
What We Offer
1. Competitive salary on the Leadership Scale (L15 to L19).
2. Opportunities for continuous professional development and career development.
3. A supportive and collaborative working environment within The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust.
4. Access to a range of benefits and resources offered by the trust including a focus on workload and well-being Well-Being - The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust - (dsat.education).
Who We’re Looking For
The successful candidate should possess:
Proven leadership experience in a primary school setting.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant teaching experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A commitment to the ethos and values of The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust.
Strong strategic and organisational abilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a school with a strong foundation and an exciting future. If you share our vision and values, we would love to hear from you.
We would encourage you to make contact about the role, please get in touch by emailing our CEO Alison Adair (aadair@dsat.education).
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To make an arrangement to visit please contact the School Improvement Lead, Leyton McHale (lmchale@dsat.education).
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate and dedicated educational leader ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, using the MyNewTerm platform, outlining your suitability for the role, by 24th March 2025 9.00 a.m. Interviews to be held on Thursday 27th March 2025.
The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, barred list check and an online search.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England/Methodist, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 162 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School website
Emmanuel Junior Academy is a proud member of the Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust.
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