Headteacher, Mepal & Witcham CofE Primary School
Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2ALThis job expired on 11 April 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
11 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 March 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: DEMAT are looking for an ambitious leader for September 2023 to work in collaboration with the Trust, the Headteacher will be key in leading the school’s journey to be a high-quality provider of education for all the children.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6 to L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Is able to demonstrate how curriculum is the driving force of a school;
- Holds the highest expectations for behaviour and can demonstrate clear understanding of how to implement and maintain these in the classroom and around the school;
- Will demonstrate why the ability to teach reading is so important;
- Has the ability and knowledge required to ensure we continue to improve;
- Is able to empower and motivate children, staff and parents, being a visible presence in and around the school;
- Can demonstrate proven leadership experience;
- Has proven experience at accelerating pupil progress through assessment and intervention, and understands how to lead this;
- Is able to meet all aspects of the Headteacher Standards 2020;
- As well as for pupils, holds high expectations of all colleagues and themselves; and
- Can lead a dedicated workforce of teachers and support staff, demonstrating by example.
What the school offers its staff
We are committed to providing systems of high-quality support and challenge to ensure that our school leaders develop and that our schools continually improve. You will join a team that supports all our leaders to have direct links with each other and our Education Team.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 123 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- hrteam@demat.org.uk
Arranging a visit to Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrteam@demat.org.uk.
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