Headteacher
This job expired on 27 September 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2022
Closing date
27 September 2021 at 5pm
Date listed
15 September 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary range: L8 - L12 £50,151 - £55,338 per annum, depending on experience
Headteacher job summary
Headteacher
Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent, full-time Headteacher, based at Ludwell Primary School.
Salary range: L8 - L12 £50,151 - £55,338 per annum, depending on experience
Required to start: 1st January 2022
Pickwick Academy Trust is made up of eight community and church primary schools across North and South Wiltshire, and is organised into two geographically proximate ‘hubs’. The schools in the Trust are committed to working together to provide the best schools and outcomes for their children.
The Board are seeking to appoint a permanent Headteacher who will be supported by and report to one of the Trust’s Executive Headteacher.
To be successful you will need to:
• Have a proven track record at senior leadership level of raising pupil standards; and be able to demonstrate this success at interview.
• Be an outstanding leader with drive, energy and ambition, inspiring children and staff to strive for continuous improvement and outstanding outcomes for all.
• Be able to recognise the school’s individual strengths and build upon its achievements and successes.
• Be able to develop quickly as a credible leader and have the ability to foster professional, influential relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Be able to demonstrate that you have worked collaboratively and are committed to work in partnership with fellow Heads in our other Trust schools.
The Headteacher will perform the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead and will therefore be responsible for Safeguarding duties across the school, including training, attending meetings, ensuring adherence to policies and providing support.
For further information about this opportunity, please contact James Passmore, CEO on 01249 712387 or via e mail on jpassmore@pickwickacademy.co.uk
Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school’s Executive Headteacher, Rebecca Bone on: 01980 862 446.
Interested candidates are required to complete and return an application form by 5pm on Monday 27th September 2021.
Please download an application form and information pack from our website www.ludwell.wilts.sch.uk (This is shown under the ‘News/Staff Vacancies’ section). Please return your completed application form to Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
Interviews and selection activities will be held on Friday 8th October 2021
At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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.
About Ludwell Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 96 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ludwell Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
Ludwell Primary School is located near Shaftsbury in South Wiltshire and provides education to approximately 90 children.
The school has been on an upward school improvement trajectory over the last few years and prides itself on being a friendly, vibrant school with an energetic and creative staff team. The school is committed to providing the best primary education for all its pupils and is proud of the vibrant and exciting school environment it creates. Pupil’s achievements are recognised and celebrated, with the aim to develop a love of learning and build self-esteem, confidence and independence. The school has fantastic outdoor facilities, which are used well to provide outdoor learning experiences. There are high expectations of all children in their learning, and the school promotes and achieves high standards of behaviour.
Arranging a visit to Ludwell Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk.
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