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Headteacher

Whitby Heath Primary School, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6RJ

This job expired on 3 October 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 April 2023

• Closing date

  3 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time position
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L16-L22

Headteacher job summary

Whitby Heath Primary School is looking to appoint, to the post of Headteacher, someone who is dynamic and innovative who will build on the existing strong foundations. This is due to the previous Headteacher being appointed as an HMI.

At Whitby Heath, our pupils are at the centre of all that we do with commitment to ‘Excellence in a Caring Community’. We aim to enable every child to fulfil all aspects of their individual potential.

Whitby Heath can offer you the opportunity to:

• Be an inspirational leader for children, staff, parents, carers and Governors and share a clear vision for the school’s future
• Further develop a highly motivated and passionate team
• Nurture the whole child and inspire, through example, a life-long love of learning to unlock the potential of every child
• Lead a broad and creative curriculum which fosters curiosity about the world in which we live

The successful applicant will be subject to the conditions of employment for Headteachers contained in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document 2019 and other current education and employment legislation. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Stringent Checks and Vetting Procedures apply to all posts as part of our Safeguarding Policy.

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

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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WH - HT Recruitment Final Prospectus - 2022.pdf - 1.11 MB (opens in new tab)

About Whitby Heath Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitby Heath Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitby-heath-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Whitby Heath Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk.

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