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Headteacher

Old Earth Primary School, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9PL

This job expired on 16 March 2020 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2020

• Closing date

  16 March 2020 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  27 January 2020

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 26, £65,561 to £75,936

Headteacher job summary

OLD EARTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
(Stand-alone converter academy)
2 – 11 years - NOR 474 plus 2 year old nursery.

Outstanding in all areas - Ofsted 2016

Lower Edge Road, Elland, HX5 9PL
01422 375316
"A happy, high achieving school where all are motivated and feel safe to thrive."

HEADTEACHER
Starting September 2020

Salary L20 to L26 £65,561 to £75,936

On the retirement of the headteacher, the governing body is seeking to appoint an exceptional headteacher who inspires all pupils and staff to be the best they can be.

At the heart of the school’s effectiveness is the determination of all staff to help pupils to become confident and resilient learners in a happy and fun environment.

The school has exciting plans for the future that requires an authentic leader of proven experience, drive and skill.
The new headteacher needs to be a top communicator at all levels, being diplomatic and possessing strong interpersonal skills.

Old Earth became an academy in 2011 whilst maintaining good relationships with the Calderdale LA.
It enjoys strong links with its local community of primary and secondary schools.
School also enjoys very good relationships with parents and the wider local community.

Take a look at our website : www.oldearth.co.uk where you can get a flavour of what we’re all about – the newsletter tab and the Prospectus in Pictures are a good place to start.

A terrific place to work

We are seeking to appoint a committed, strong & inspirational headteacher who :
• Smiles and has a real sense of fun.
• Believes that children are at the centre of all that the school does.
• Will maintain and promote excellent standards of teaching & learning to build on the school’s existing strengths
• Is able to promote & drive tangible school improvement at a sustainable pace.
• Seeks to maintain the happy & caring ethos where all are valued and success is encouraged.

We offer the new headteacher
• A supportive and engaged governing body who are passionate about the school.
• A motivated, stable & talented staff both in and out of the classroom.
• Teaching that is consistently very strong.
• A hardworking, stable and talented teaching staff
• Motivated pupils’ whose involvement in their own learning is impressive & their behaviour excellent.
• An already well-developed and wide ranging curriculum.
• Well-developed grounds & facilities boasting excellent facilities that support teaching & learning.

A visit to the school is highly recommended

All aspects of the school’s demographic are similar to National Averages.
Old Earth is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and supportive references.

• For further information, to book a visit and to get an application pack please contact Sheena Fairbairn
• on : admin@oldearth.calderdale.sch.uk
• Closing date for applications will be Monday 16th March, 12pm noon
• Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th March

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 Old Earth Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Old Earth Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@oldearth.calderdale.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-earth-primary-school (opens in new tab)

"A happy, high achieving school where all are motivated and feel safe to thrive."

At the heart of the school’s effectiveness is the determination of all staff to help pupils to become confident and resilient learners in a happy and fun environment.
Old Earth became an academy in 2011 whilst maintaining good relationships with the Calderdale LA. It enjoys strong links with its local community of primary and secondary schools and has very good relationships with parents and the wider local community.

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