Headteacher
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8EUThis job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 March 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L14 - L20
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due
to the retirement of our current Head Teacher, the Governing Body seeks to
recruit an aspirational leader who will build on the existing strengths and
success of the school.
We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Head Teacher who will embrace the challenge of working in a culturally diverse community in an area of high mobility and social deprivation. Our strong Christian values create an environment to nurture and develop the potential of every child, academically and spiritually.
The Governing Body will appoint someone who:
- Is an excellent leader with high expectations of achievement and behaviour, and will seek to create an environment in which children flourish emotionally, socially and academically.
- Will use their innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support the strong teamwork at the school and ensure our committed staff continue to grow and develop.
- Has the ability and ambition to continue to raise standards, enabling every child to reach their full potential.
- Is excited by the opportunities that Bishop King CE Primary School offers.
- Will support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school.
- Has proven experience of successful leadership and knows what success looks like.
- Has vision, energy, honesty and loyalty and can inspire and motivate staff and children.
- Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across the school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- The opportunity to lead a Good school (Ofsted November 2021) with a great team of dedicated colleagues.
- Exceptionally well-behaved, polite and enthusiastic children.
- A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
- An attractive, expanding and well-resourced school in the centre of Lincoln City.
- A firm commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
- A welcoming, dedicated, supportive and hardworking staff team and Governing Body.
Further details about the role
School : The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary
School category: Voluntary Aided
Number on roll: 455
Age range of pupils: 3-11
Salary: L14 – L20 (Group 3)
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school on one of our open days. Please contact the Clerk to the Governors, Sally Graves clerk.governors@bishopking.lincs.sch.uk to arrange a time for your visit.
For more information, and to download an application pack, please visit www.bishopking.org.uk.
Open days Monday 25th March 2024 to Thursday 28th March 2024
Closing date Monday 15th April 2024 12:00 noon
Shortlisting Wednesday 17th April 2024
Interviews Wednesday 24th April 2024
Applications should be completed in line with the personal specification and forwarded to:
Clerk to the Governors Sally Graves clerk.governors@bishopking.lincs.sch.uk
Bishop King Church of England Primary School, Kingsway, Lincoln, LN5 8EU
Bishop King CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- julie.stubbs@bishopking.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01522 880094
Arranging a visit to The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email julie.stubbs@bishopking.lincs.sch.uk.
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