Headteacher (L17 - L23)
Swanwick Primary School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1BZThis job expired on 11 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024 (or earlier depending on candidate availability)
Closing date
11 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 May 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L17 - L23
What skills and experience we're looking for
The pupils, staff and governors of our friendly and successful school are looking for a new Headteacher to build upon the school’s achievements.
Do you have:
- The vision to support the broad and stimulating curriculum whilst making our school even better
- Strong management and leadership skills
- The ability to engage and inspire the school and its community
- High expectations of the children’s achievements
“Together we achieve”.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- An inclusive and caring ethos
- Hardworking and happy children who are keen to learn
- Supportive staff, governors and parents
- A wealth of extra-curricular sporting, creative and residential activities
Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed – please contact us on 01773 602268.
Please also visit our website for further details of the school – www.swanwick.derbyshire.sch.uk/
Further details about the role
The school is located in the village of Swanwick. This is near the towns of Ripley and Alfreton in Derbyshire and is on the Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire border. On the edge of the Peak District, the village enjoys excellent travel links, within minutes of both the A38 and M1, as well as national rail links.
The school has well-maintained buildings dating back to the 1960s. The buildings house 14 classrooms, a hall, staff room, library, learning support room, a servery kitchen and three offices, including the Headteacher’s office.
Outdoors there are hard surface play areas, large grass areas and learning areas for EYFS.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Swanwick Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 398 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Swanwick Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- headship.recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
Swanwick Primary School is based in lovely mid Derbyshire with 408 pupils - 2 form entry.
The Governors and Headteacher of Swanwick Primary School are seeking a creative, committed and outstanding practitioner to join and help lead our team.
Are you looking to take the next step in your career?
Do you have the passion, enthusiasm and capacity to work in partnership with the Headteacher to contribute to the leadership and management of our school?
This is an exciting leadership position that would suit a highly motivated, successful leader seeking their next role. If you are currently a school leader, Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher – we would love to hear from you.
Arranging a visit to Swanwick Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headship.recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk.
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