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Headteacher

Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, Wakefield, WF2 8AA

This job expired on 5 February 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  5 February 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 January 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: Leadership Range: L21 - L27 (£69,031 - £79,167)

Headteacher job summary

Due to retirement, we are looking to appoint a Headteacher who will both embrace the strengths of the past and rise to the challenges of the future, bringing drive and ambition and providing the highest standard of leadership. The Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and exceptional Headteacher with a clear vision to build on our excellent reputation and growing success. Located in close proximity to J40 of the M1 and rated as outstanding at our last inspection, we are a forward-thinking school with a great deal to offer our new Headteacher. The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an effective leader with a proven track record, who; • Is an inspirational, enthusiastic and motivational leader, team player and manager who can inspire children and staff to reach their full potential • Has the ability to promote effective engagement with parents and the wider community • Has a good understanding of all aspects of school management, including a sound knowledge of financial management • Is a successful and experienced teacher with high expectations and the capacity to further develop strategies that will enable progression of every child’s learning. In return, we can offer you; • A welcoming school with happy children who have an exemplary attitude to learning. • A dedicated and experienced staff team with a high degree of commitment to the school • An active and committed Governing Body that provides key support and challenge

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.

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About Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 644 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School website
• Email address: dparker@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01924 367396
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wakefield-snapethorpe-primary-school

Snapethorpe Primary is a large school with over 680 pupils and over 100 staff on role.

Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. We are proud that our children enjoy coming to school and that they know their education and care are at the centre of everything they do.

With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always trying one’s best in every situation.

This is an exciting time to join the school and help to shape our future as we change and develop with new members of the Leadership Team.

Arranging a visit to Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dparker@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk.

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