Headteacher
Marlcliffe Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 4AJThis job expired on 27 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
27 January 2023 at 5pm
Date listed
13 December 2022
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: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L21 - L27
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a passionate, resilient and reflective headteacher. The appointed candidate will:
- have senior leadership experience and a demonstrable record of leading and contributing to whole school improvement
- recognise the integral contribution our existing staff team has made to our school’s success, using your ideas to build on this platform
- demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence in your engagement with children, staff and a range of colleagues and stakeholders
- have the strategic vision to guide the school through an uncertain and changing education landscape
- maintain the supportive culture of our school
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can provide the successful candidate with:
- an exciting opportunity to lead our school
- an inspirational school environment with an engaged and committed staff team and a positive learning culture
- a commitment to your ongoing professional development
Further details about the role
Supporting children on a life-long learning adventure
Marlcliffe Primary is a large and high-performing primary school in Sheffield. Due to the forthcoming retirement of our long-serving headteacher, we are now seeking a new head to lead our ongoing progress and development.
Located at the heart of a supportive community, ours is a happy school in which we seek to ensure that all children reach their full potential. School leaders, teachers, support staff and governors share this commitment to support children’s wellbeing whilst providing the very best possible education.
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 Marlcliffe Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 476 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Marlcliffe Community Primary School website
- Email address
- shanson@marlcliffe.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01142344329
Marlcliffe is a large and very popular primary school and serves an area including Hillsborough and Wadsley on the North West edge of the City of Sheffield. Our pupils come from a broad range of social and economic backgrounds. The standard admission number is currently 75 and there are 478 children on role.
The behaviour and attitude of our children is good. We have good attendance and children are confident, keen to come to school and enjoy learning. We offer our children a wide range of additional activities at lunchtimes and after school.
From September 2025 there will be eighteen classes from Foundation Stage to Year 6 and the school has a wealth of additional learning spaces including a library area, ART/DT room complete with food technology equipment, a large hall space with stage, lighting and sound system, an all weather pitch, secret garden area, and a dedicated PPA working space.
The Governing Body support professional development and the school provide training opportunities for all staff. There is a strong sense of teamwork throughout the school and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for all learners.
Arranging a visit to Marlcliffe Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email shanson@marlcliffe.sheffield.sch.uk.
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