Headteacher
Spen Valley High School, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £99,067.00 - £113,624.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale L29 - L35
Headteacher job summary
Spen Valley High School is proud to be a truly comprehensive school, we are genuinely inclusive, and with our trauma informed and attachment aware approach, we build strong relationships with our students supporting them throughout all aspects of school. We have high aspirations for our students and have a flexible approach to help them achieve their potential.
We are looking to recruit a dedicated Headteacher who will embrace our trauma informed relational approach and develop this further. As Headteacher we want someone who demonstrates ethical leadership, balancing professional challenge with support and kindness. The successful candidate will inspire curiosity in our students and encourage a genuine love for learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the school ethically and with integrity to deliver high-quality education whilst continuing our trauma informed work
Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the school's vision and values
Work collaboratively with staff, students, and the community to promote inclusivity and high aspirations
Ensure the curriculum is aspirational and accessible for all students
Support and develop staff through a range of CPD opportunities
Uphold the school’s values by leading with integrity and fostering a supportive environment
Why Spen Valley?
Be part of a comprehensive school with a strong commitment to inclusivity
Continue our trauma informed and attachment aware approach and be part of the future of education
Work in an environment that encourages proactive and innovative ideas to engage students and staff
Lead a cohesive staff body who are committed to our students, the school and our local community
Application Process:
When applying for this post we ask that applicants provide a 2-page covering letter as well as their application form. From the covering letter, we are looking for candidates who have a genuine passion for working in our school, therefore we strongly advise you thoroughly read the candidate pack and take a look at our website. We are a unique school, so we want to see specific information as to what experience and/or qualifications you have, that will make you the best candidate for the role.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on 20th January 2025 and all applications and covering letters should be submitted via MyNewTerm, covering letters should be uploaded in the messages section.
We would encourage candidates to book an informal visit/tour with a member of our senior leadership team, please book this via email to Tracey Bland tbland@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk
Interviews will be held over two days:
Day 1 on Wednesday 5th February 2025
Day 2 on Thursday 6th February 2025 (only candidates shortlisted at the end of day 1 will be invited to attend day 2)
Safeguarding Commitment:
Spen Valley High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks. Candidates must disclose any convictions at the point of application.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Spen Valley High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 969 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Spen Valley High School website (opens in new tab)
A Secondary School with just over 900 students
School location
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