Headteacher

King's Meadow Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 5BP

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  14 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 March 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership 15-21

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be someone who understands the school’s current strengths, who values distributed leadership, and has the skills and experience to deliver continued improvements.

We are looking for a leader with:

• Proven senior leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Evidence of impactful leadership
• Vision and energy to inspire the whole school community
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Commitment to teamwork and developing colleagues
• The ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational landscape
• Flexibility to think creatively
• Experience of contributing to a wider system leadership model

What the school offers its staff

King’s Meadow Academy joined Waterton Academy Trust, a collective of thirteen primary schools serving the Wakefield and Barnsley area, in J uly 2018. The trust’s driving ambition is to secure the very best outcomes for all its children, and prepare them for future success. King’s Meadow Academy is proud to be part of this determined and collaborative group.

The successful candidate will be offered:

• Friendly, motivated children who are eager to learn
• A welcoming and positive school environment with supportive colleagues
• Opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking multi-academy trust
• A fully supportive and active Academy Standards Committee
• Advice and support from the Trust's central team
• An excellent wellbeing package
• An excellent pension scheme

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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KMA HT application pack March 2023.pdf - 3.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About King's Meadow Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 257 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: King's Meadow Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: gwaring@watertonacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01924 240 767
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-s-meadow-academy (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to King's Meadow Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gwaring@watertonacademytrust.org.

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