Headteacher
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6LXThis job expired on 9 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Earliest start date
1 January 2025
Latest start date
31 January 2025
Closing date
9 June 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £73,508 to £85,146
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Spine, Group 4, point 19 to 25
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors are now seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated leader who will work closely and openly with them and to further develop the school vision. The successful candidate will equally be someone who is a highly visible, proactive leader who has great drive, enthusiasm and a clear, ambitious vision.
We want an exceptional Head Teacher for Wensley Fold CE Primary who has:
- A clear strategic vision for education, founded on strong Christian and educational values.
- A passionate commitment to develop learning and excellence for all our children.
- The ability to lead, inspire, empower and motivate all members of the school community.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to ensure continued growth in positive relationships with parents and the caring and inclusive ethos within the school.
What the school offers its staff
Wensley Fold Church of England Primary Academy is a successful, popular 2-11, two form, standalone Primary Academy. Its progressive and vibrant learning community focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in their care. In 2023 Ofsted judged Wensley Fold CE Primary Academy as Outstanding.
We can offer you:
- A warm and welcoming school with a forward thinking and dedicated team of staff who are committed to ensuring every child is able to excel and achieve.
- Supportive parents and school community
- Enthusiastic and friendly pupils eager to learn and do their best
- Continued support for your professional development
- Strong links with the Parish and Diocese
- A supportive and ambitious Governing Board
Further details about the role
You are strongly encouraged to make a pre-application visit. To arrange a visit please contact our Deputy Headteacher Helen Lavery, h.lavery@wensleyfold.blackburn.sch.ukor to have a confidential conversation about the position contact Sharon Bowker, school advisor, sbowker@dbeservices.co.uk
To apply please download the Head Teacher Application pack.
Applications will only be accepted on the school application form; CVs and other forms are not acceptable.
Applications must be returned to schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk by no later than Sunday 9th June 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to preemployment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (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 Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 454 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- h.lavery@wensleyfold.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 667449
Arranging a visit to Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.lavery@wensleyfold.blackburn.sch.uk.
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