Headteacher
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4XFThis job expired on 22 March 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2019
Closing date
22 March 2019 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
7 March 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Lead Practitioners range 20 to Lead Practitioners range 27, £63,806 to £75,735
Headteacher job summary
In preparation for the retirement of our respected and long serving Headteacher, the Governing Body, staff and children are seeking to appoint an inspirational and outstanding leader with the vision and energy to build on our successes and achievements and to further develop our school.
About Our School
Westgate Primary School is a purpose-built primary school, which opened in September 1991, serving the Westgate area of Morecambe, Lancashire. The school is a three-form entry primary school with twenty-one classrooms and is designed for 630 children. Currently, the school has approximately 600 pupils arranged in three classes from Reception to Year 6.
We are looking for a leader who will:-
• Demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of teaching and learning and shows great enthusiasm for embedding these in every stage of a child's journey throughout our school.
• Be an advocate for maintaining excellent relationships with governors, parents, pupils, staff and the wider community to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.
• Promote the development of our already broad and balanced curriculum through awareness of new initiatives.
• Drive forward a culture of continuous improvement across the whole school.
• Show a caring and considerate attitude towards each individual child.
• Have high expectations of themselves and others and lead the school’s professional learning team with enthusiasm.
What we will offer:-
• A great opportunity to lead a dynamic, diverse and large primary school.
• Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.
• The support of a dedicated and caring Governing Body who are committed to delivering the very best for pupils.
• Talented and dedicated staff who are passionate about pupils' progress, development and well-being.
• A well-planned and maintained building with extensive grounds.
• The chance to make a difference to children and the local area.
How to Apply:-
A job description, person specification, information pack, letter from the Chair of Governors and application form can be downloaded from our school website www.westgatesch.com/vacancies/
Please email your completed application form and accompanying letter to bursar@westgatesch.com or via post to:
Mr S Bond,
Westgate Primary School,
Langridge Way,
Morecambe,
Lancashire,
LA4 4XF.
CVs will not be accepted.
School visits:
Please contact bursar@westgatesch.com to arrange.
Closing date: NOON Friday 22nd March 2019
Interview dates:
Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2019
Westgate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Commitment to safeguarding
The safety and well-being of our children in our care is paramount. Our approach to safeguarding and child protection is child-centred and we recognise the importance of listening to the voice of the child.
Westgate's practice is governed by the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2022.
About Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 573 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- bursar@westgatesch.com
Maintained primary school
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