Headteacher
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 8EGThis job expired on 28 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
28 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L8-L14
Headteacher job summary
HEADTEACHER
St James’ Church of England Voluntary Aided Infant and Nursery School
Leonard Street, Derby DE23 8EG
ISR L8 – L14
Required for September 2021
Following St James’ Church of England Infant and Nursery School (Voluntary Aided) recent de-federation, the new governing body are seeking to appoint a headteacher excited to work with us as part of our community.
Our school serves a diverse and socially mixed community within the Arboretum ward of Derby.
We are looking for a candidate who will continue to deliver our four core values: being grateful, respectful, always trying our best, and being welcoming; and who will maintain and build on our OFSTED and SIAMS ‘Good’ rating.
As a Voluntary Aided Church of England school, the successful candidate will be expected to lead in ensuring that our school’s Christian ethos is maintained as an integral part of schools’ daily life.
The successful candidate will:
• Establish and sustain the school’s ethos, vision and strategic direction together with the governing body and through consultation with the school community
• Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so the school can operate effectively
• Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context
• Make sure these school improvement strategies are effectively implemented
• Monitor progress towards achieving the school’s aims and objectives
• Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively
• Demonstrate the Church of England schools’ vision and values of “Educating for life in all its fullness” in everyday work and practice
• Work in partnership with St James Church (Walbrook Epiphany) and the Diocesan Board of Education
• Work in partnership with Derby City Local Authority as a Local Authority maintained school.
We can offer the successful candidate a positive, inclusive environment where staff and children work hard together developing good relationships and attitudes to learning.
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 St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 110 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- maxine.bull@derby.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 640354
Our School is in a unique community that is rich in cultural diversity, traditions, and multi faith groups. As a Voluntary Aided Church of England School, we aim to be part of this rich diversity, whilst maintaining our Christian ethos as a foundation through which we strive to provide the highest standard of education possible, in partnership with local and regional stakeholders.
We are an infant and nursery school in Derby.
Please read the information pack for further details.
Arranging a visit to St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email maxine.bull@derby.gov.uk.
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