Headteacher
Wellgate Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6HRThis job expired on 19 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
19 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 April 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
- L18 to L22
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Headteacher will be responsible for
ensuring the educational success of the school and promoting the school and
Trust vision of enabling all students to achieve their potential. They will
provide professional leadership and management and must establish a culture
that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils.
If you are motivated by helping to create a culture of constant improvement, and if you are seeking to improve outcomes for young people, then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a candidate who;
- can demonstrate substantial and proven leadership skills in a primary setting
- shares our vision to provide a highly engaging curriculum
- has experience in successful school improvement and development of effective teaching & learning
- is able to communicate with, motivate and inspire staff and pupils
- has a proven track record for securing the highest possible levels of attainment and achievement for all pupils, whatever their needs, abilities and circumstances
- has experience in performance management, rigorous tracking and data analysis
- is willing to make a significant commitment to the school and Trust
- is resilient and an exceptional classroom practitioner
- has a desire to play an active part in the strategic development of the academy and the Trust
Wellgate Primary School is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. We are passionate about our succession planning, growing our own talented workforce and providing a huge opportunity to join a dynamic team.
We welcome applicants who meet the criteria in the accompanying recruitment pack. Visits to the school are encouraged. To find out more about the role or to arrange a visit please contact Paula Darlington, HR Officer (p.darlington@ecmtrust.co.uk). All applications are to be completed via the BMBC online recruitment page.
Closing date: Friday 19 April 2024 at 12 noon – Interviews will take place on Friday 26 April 2024
Wellgate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and appropriate references. Online searches will be carried out as part of the selection process.
What the school offers its staff
We have an incredible opportunity for an inspirational leader to lead the team of Wellgate Primary School as Headteacher. This warm and welcoming school is part of the Every Child Matters Academy Trust and is situated in the heart of the Mapplewell community in Barnsley. Wellgate serves a population of 430+ students, between the ages of 3 and 11. It offers a wonderful opportunity for any current or aspiring Headteacher to continue to create a school that is a hub of innovation and creativity that inspires learners and develops life-long learning for the future alongside a team of exceptionally skilled staff.
Wellgate is a popular school and prides itself on its strong partnerships with parents and carers in order to help build an inclusive environment where children can participate, thrive, reach their full potential and take pride in their achievements.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wellgate Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Wellgate Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- p.darlington@ecmtrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Wellgate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.darlington@ecmtrust.co.uk.
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