Headteacher
Shelley First School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8HUThis job expired on 17 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
22 April 2022
Closing date
17 January 2022 at 11am
Date listed
15 December 2021
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L13 to L18
Headteacher job summary
We are looking for a new Headteacher to lead our Outstanding First School.
We are part of The Mast Academy Trust whose values are rooted in collaboration and child centred decision making. The appointed person will receive significant support from the Trust and will work as part of a team of Headteachers who all share the same beliefs and work towards a common goal. We also have an ambitious and committed Governing Body who are ready to work with the new Headteacher to ensure Shelley First School is the school of choice.
We are looking for someone with ambition and drive; resilience and emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire and motivate our people. You will need to have experience at senior leadership level, and most importantly a commitment to ensuring children are the heart of every decision.
In return we can offer you:
· The opportunity to work with fantastic pupils who are eager to learn.
· Committed staff and a strong and supportive Governing Body.
· Support from experienced Headteachers and a committed and professional trust board.
· A commitment to professional development opportunities.
We warmly welcome visits to the school and would be happy to discuss the post further with candidates who may be interested in applying. More information can be found in our Application Pack.
The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows. We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
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 Shelley First School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 10
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 178 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Shelley First School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mhumphreys@themast.co.uk
Shelley First School is a small, village Primary school set within a semi-rural part of Huddersfield. There are currently 194 pupils on roll, divided into 7 classes some of which are mixed.
Shelley First School is a vibrant and happy school, supported by a wonderful school community. Our motto ‘together we succeed’ truly reflects our philosophy and successes.
We ask all of the community to adhere to our ethical code:
• Care, fairness & respect
• No barriers to learning
• Celebration and joy in all achievements
We are a member of the ‘Mast Academy Trust’, comprising Scissett Middle School, Birdsedge First School and Kirkburton Middle School. We are also a part of the very successful three-tier Shelley Pyramid of schools. Most pupils come to us from the surrounding village of Shelley and then transfer to Kirkburton Middle School at the end of Year 5. Close links exist at all levels between schools throughout the pyramid, ensuring continuity, progression and effective transfer between phases.
Arranging a visit to Shelley First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mhumphreys@themast.co.uk.
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