Headteacher
Sharlston Community School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DHThis job expired on 19 February 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
19 February 2024 at 9am
Date listed
22 January 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-21
What skills and experience we're looking for
After thirty years of service to the school, seven as Headteacher, our current Headteacher is retiring. As such, Waterton Academy Trust and the Governors of Sharlston Community School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and innovative Headteacher who will lead our successful school on its journey to excellence from September 2024. We are in search of an enthusiastic and talented leader who will embrace our school ethos and have a sensitive and dedicated approach to an inclusive education for all.
The
successful candidate will be someone who understands the school’s current
strengths, who values distributed leadership, and has the skills and experience
to deliver continued improvements.
We are looking for a leader with:
- Proven senior leadership experience
- Excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum
- Evidenced impactful leadership
- Vision and energy to inspire the whole school community
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to teamwork and developing colleagues
- The ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational landscape
- Flexibility to think creatively
- Experience of contributing to a wider system leadership model
- A robust and accountable nature
- Obvious trustworthiness
- A consultative and collaborative style
- Presence and gravitas
What the school offers its staff
Sharlston Community School joined Waterton Academy Trust, a collective of thirteen primary schools, two specialist provisions and four pre-schools serving the Wakefield and Barnsley areas, in 2016. The trust’s driving ambition is to secure the very best outcomes for all its children and prepare them for future success. Sharlston Community School is proud to be part of this determined and collaborative group.
In return we can offer:
- Mentorship and support from an experienced Executive Leadership Team, and the opportunity to work with an active and engaged Governing Body (Academy Standards Committee).
- The opportunity to work alongside a professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.
- Access to professional development and support from a wide network of colleagues within Waterton Academy Trust, including a team of skilled school improvement professionals. This would include a tailored CPD package designed to support you in your role and in your future career aspirations.
- A firm commitment to your continuing professional development, including opportunities to collaborate and contribute within the trust and the broader education system.
- A positive school community with a strong focus on staff and pupil wellbeing.
- Motivated and engaged pupils who are keen to learn.
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing package, prioritising your physical and mental health through SAS.
- An attractive pension scheme, ensuring your future financial security.
- Access to cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy and eco-friendly commute.
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 Sharlston Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 276 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Sharlston Community School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@watertonacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01924240767
Arranging a visit to Sharlston Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@watertonacademytrust.org.
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