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Headteacher

Wrenthorpe Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0LW

This job expired on 14 April 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  14 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 March 2023

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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership 15-21

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be someone who understands the school’s current strengths, who values distributed leadership, and has the skills and experience to deliver continued improvements.

We are looking for a leader with:

• Proven senior leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Evidence of impactful leadership
• Vision and energy to inspire the whole school community
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Commitment to teamwork and developing colleagues
• The ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational landscape
• Flexibility to think creatively
• Experience of contributing to a wider system leadership model

What the school offers its staff

Wrenthorpe Academy joined Waterton Academy Trust, a collective of thirteen primary schools serving the Wakefield and Barnsley area, in April 2017. The trust’s driving ambition is to secure the very best outcomes for all its children, and prepare them for future success. Wrenthorpe Academy is proud to be part of this determined and collaborative group.

The successful candidate will be offered:

• Friendly, motivated children who are eager to learn
• A welcoming and positive school environment with supportive colleagues
• Opportunities for professional development within a forward-thinking multi-academy trust
• A fully supportive and active Academy Standards Committee
• Advice and support from the Trust's central team
• An excellent wellbeing package
• An excellent pension scheme

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

Waterton Academy Trust is committed to ensuring children are supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all whilst promoting welfare and expect all staff to share this responsibility.
We follow safer recruitment processes.
An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered.
We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
We are wholly committed in ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated equally.

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WA HT application pack March 23.pdf - 2.93 MB (opens in new tab)

About Wrenthorpe Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 311 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wrenthorpe Academy website
• Email address: gwaring@watertonacademytrust.org
• Phone number: 01924 240 767
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wrenthorpe-academy

Arranging a visit to Wrenthorpe Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gwaring@watertonacademytrust.org.

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