Head of School
Highbank Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 9FP8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 April 2024
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership L12-18 £61882-£71729
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a Head of School who:
- has significant leadership experience, preferably as a Head of School, Deputy Headteacher, Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher
- has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- A passion for education and a commitment to empowering pupils to reach their full potential.
- will bring warmth and a clear vision for the future providing stability and direction
- has an inspirational and inclusive leadership style which will empower and motivate others
- has a proven track record of high expectations and raising standards
- is committed to our inclusive approach which celebrates diversity
- has very high expectations of behaviour and is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and mental health of all
- will be able to further develop our collaborative approach, leading and managing a large team of teaching and support staff
- can maintain and strengthen our current links with parents and the wider community
- can develop their team, maintaining a culture of high expectations
- will oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the school, ensuring efficient and effective management of resources.
- ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils, promoting a secure and nurturing school environment that celebrates diversity, inclusion and equality.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- a warm and welcoming school
- an inclusive school with happy, independent learners who enjoy their learning
- the support of our dedicated team of staff and Governors in implementing a vision of excellence
- the opportunity to develop our commitment to distributed leadership and partnership working across a group of schools
- established working relationships with supportive, actively involved stakeholders
- the opportunity to work in partnership with other Headteachers and members of our Transform Trust community
- the opportunity to actively engage in your continued professional development.
Further details about the role
Are you ready for your next step on your journey of senior leadership? Highbank Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an exceptional and caring leader as our Head of School. This position provides the opportunity to work in partnership with our Executive Headteacher taking the school forward on its improvement journey.
We are looking for someone with the drive, energy, and ambition to move the school forward and build on our many successes. As part of Transform Trust, we work closely with 21 other primary schools to provide a nurturing environment and the best possible outcomes for our children.
We consider this is an opportunity to become an ambassador for our school whilst enhancing your skills under the guidance of the Executive Headteacher.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the Executive Headteacher, Lee Noble on 0115 9152965.
Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged by e-mailing Dawn Lyons – admin@highbank.nottingham.sch.uk. For those candidates who have already been assessed as part of the Trust Talent Pool and wish to be considered for this post please contact Rachel Hannon to discuss – rachel.hannon@transformtrust.co.uk.
Highbank Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications is Friday 10th May 2024 at 9.00 am
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 21st May 2024
Commitment to safeguarding
Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment background checks, including satisfactory references, medical, Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list clearance, online and social media checks and completion of relevant safeguarding training including Safeguarding Children in Education
All school roles are classed as regulated activity and as such, it is an offence to apply to for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children
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About Highbank Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 301 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- tanya.davies@transformtrust.co.uk
HAPPINESS, PROGRESS, SUCCESS
At Highbank we are proud to be an inclusive school providing a high quality, creative and challenging education. Every child experiences a sense of enjoyment and achieves their full potential within a secure, caring and happy environment.
In short, every child that attends Highbank will...
Find HAPPINESS, Make PROGRESS and Achieve SUCCESS
Our Aims
The following 3 statements underpin everything that the school does:
A relentless focus on high standards.
There are NO BARRIERS or EXCUSES to great learning or achievement.
The street stops at the gate.
The driving force behind all that happens at Highbank Primary and Nursery School is the shared aim of every child enjoying access to a stimulating and engaging education, developing both academically and socially and leaving us as life long, independent learners, who are prepared to play a positive role in society.
Highbank Primary and Nursery School has a culture of high aspiration and expectation for each and every child, which enables our children to acquire knowledge, understanding and develop learning throughout the school. We are a school that strives to work in partnership with parents and families. We are open and transparent and we share information. We strive to create a learning community that extends beyond the perimeter of our site. We do everything we can to support families for the benefit of their children.
Arranging a visit to Highbank Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tanya.davies@transformtrust.co.uk.
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