Headteacher
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5UGThis job expired on 23 January 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
23 January 2022 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 January 2022
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
- L14-L20
Headteacher job summary
Due to the retirement of our highly regarded and long standing headteacher an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the school through its next stage of development. The Governing Body, staff and children are seeking to appoint an inspiring Headteacher to provide professional leadership for the school, ensuring high quality education for all its children and high standards of learning and achievement.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Applications will close on : Sunday 23rd January 2022 at midnight.
Shortlisting will take place on: Wednesday 26th / Thursday 27th January
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 9th February 2022 and Thursday 10th February 2022
Please ensure that your personal statement provides the evidence on how you meet the person specification for the post on no more than 3 pages of A4, using font size 12. Please do not send CV’s.
Our website https://slaithwaitejandi.co.uk gives a good introduction to our school, but prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to application.
Please note that visits to the school can be arranged by contacting Kate Hall on 01484 506463 or office.slaithwaite@kirkleeseducation.uk
Guided tours of the school will be available with a member of the governing body, on the following dates:-
• Wednesday 19th January 2022 at 9am
• Thursday 20th January at 2pm and 4pm
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted immediately after shortlisting by phone and email, but we will not contact unsuccessful candidates. References will be taken up after shortlisting and prior to interview stage.
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 Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 166 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- headteacher.recruitment@kirklees.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01484 506463
Slaithwaite Church of England Junior and Infant School is a friendly, happy, and caring one form entry school, in a picturesque setting with excellent commuting links. In keeping with our Christian foundation, we focus on personal qualities through the values we teach, to establish the relationships essential to succeed both socially and academically. We are an OFSTED ‘good’ school looking for an individual with outstanding strategic leadership skills and a clear vision, who will continue to drive us forward, whilst inspiring every child to realise their full potential.
We are proud of:
The family feel within our welcoming school;
Our enthusiastic children who are keen to learn;
Our highly experienced and dedicated staff team;
An excellent curriculum supplemented by a wide range of after school activities;
Our aspirational and highly supportive governors and active parent group;
Our close working relationship with supportive families, the local community , faith sector and the local authority.
As our Headteacher you will be positive and passionate about everything you do in our school. The successful candidate will be able to promote and develop the Christian ethos of the school enabling everyone in our community to flourish.
Do you have the skills, enthusiasm, and motivation to ensure our children excel?
Arranging a visit to Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher.recruitment@kirklees.gov.uk.
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