Headteacher
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS48 1UAThis job expired on 27 February 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
27 February 2023 at 9am
Date listed
31 January 2023
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 Headteacher
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £59,557 and £67,350 per annum
Pay scale
- L13 to L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School is a friendly and welcoming single form entry school in the picturesque village of Flax Bourton.
The Governors and Trustees are seeking to ap-point an excellent leader to work with the school’s well respected team leading Flax on the next part of their journey.
We are looking for a leader who will:
- support our continued journey in excellence with a focus on informed practice in the areas of curriculum and pedagogy to ensure we provide outstanding educational opportunities for all our pupils.
- be fully supportive of and committed to the aims and ethos of a Church of England school.
- bring a track record of success in enabling all pupils to reach their potential, including disadvantaged and SEND children.
- have the knowledge and qualities need-ed to continue to develop colleagues so that they achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning.
- demonstrate a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- enjoy celebrating the team’s successes.
- see value and opportunity in collaborating with schools across our Trust and beyond.
Our children say they want...
- a joyful headteacher who will take time to get to know us!
- someone who will go the extra mile and is willing to get stuck in.
- a headteacher who has a passion for outdoor learning.
What the school offers its staff
- happy, well-behaved, caring and confident pupils.
- an inclusive culture with excellent links to our local church and wider community.
- an inspiring school site where children can be active and learn about the environment.
- a supportive and active Governing Body, together with encouraging, involved parents and a thriving FBSA (Flax Bourton School Association).
- a talented and dedicated staff team valued for their innovation and creativity.
- significant opportunities for collaboration and professional development within the Lighthouse School’s Partnership Trust.
- Lighthouse Schools Partnership offers an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, a comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping), cycle to work scheme and electric car scheme.
Further details about the role
We would encourage prospective candidates to visit our school prior to application. Visits are scheduled for Wednesday 22nd @ 2pm and Thursday 23rd February 2023 @ 9.30am.
Please email mailbox@flaxbourton.n-somerset.sch.uk or call 01275 464468 to book a visit.
If you wish to find out more about our Trust please contact Sharon Roberts (Director of Education, Lighthouse Schools Partnership) sroberts@lsp.org.uk.
Applications should be emailed, with covering letter and application form (please do not include a CV), to Mrs Ruth Newton Chair of Governors, via HR@lsp.org.uk by 9.00am on Monday 27th February 2023.
Interviews will be a two-day process on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd March 2023.
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 Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mailbox@flaxbourton.n-somerset.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01275 464468
Arranging a visit to Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mailbox@flaxbourton.n-somerset.sch.uk.
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