- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Riverview Infant School website (opens in new tab)
Headteacher
More than one location, The Golden Thread AllianceThis job expired on 19 June 2024
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
19 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
10 May 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: 32.5 Hours Per Week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L22 - L28
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Golden Thread Alliance are looking for anInspirational, experienced Head Teacher who has a proven track record in successfully leading all phases within the Primary sector. This enthusiastic and knowledgeable candidate will lead the exciting project of amalgamating the Riverview Infant and Riverview Junior school during their first year. The new Headteacher will continue to raise standards of achievement, be responsible for all day- to -day management of the children, staff, adult users and resources so as to promote and secure the achievement and wellbeing of all children and adults. The Headteacher will work with the DCEO, the senior school improvement partner, school leadership team and Local Governing Body to provide an environment in which all staff and children are enabled to achieve success and to build towards achieving their potential.
Alongside the job description and person specification, we are looking for an outstanding candidate who is:
- People centred – we want someone who will fit well within the team, whilst having empathy for the countless challenges that our families and staff encounter on a daily basis.
- Hardworking and dedicated – understanding the variety and complexityof the role, whilst also acknowledging the extended working hours that are required on occasions.
- An expert at multi-tasking – as the role has many levels, working with a multitudeof people to work with, and lots to achieve on a daily and weekly basis, as well as to achieve longer term goals.
- Loyal and committed – someone who sees themselves up for a rewarding and challenging journey.
- A reflective communicator – who loves listening to all stakeholders and thrives on solving problems.
- Fun – without doubt, in this role you are going to have to have a senseof humour!
Above and beyond everything, the successful candidate will not only know and understand our Trust Values, but will be able to articulate clearly and passionately, how these values will be lived by you - every day.
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
What the school offers its staff
Our staff benefits package includes:
- Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
- Two family days
- Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
- Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
- Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
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 the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org
The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of nine schools. Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread values of Respect, Responsibility, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness.
School Details
Riverview Infant School
Riverview Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 498 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Riverview Junior School website (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to The Golden Thread Alliance
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org.
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