Principal
St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 4HP8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2025
Closing date
9 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 August 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
- L12 - L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must:
- have a proven record of effective school leadership experience in the primary sector
- have a collaborative and supportive approach to inspire and motivate others
- possess skills to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
What the school offers its staff
The academy can offer:
- support from an experienced senior leadership team
- a good working relationship with the governing board who provide oversight and accountability to support the leadership team
- well-behaved pupils who are hard working and keen to learn
Further details about the role
Visits to the academy by prospective candidates are warmly welcomed.
Even if you have not been considering a move why not come and visit us to find out more about this great opportunity?
If you wish to make an appointment (dates available 4, 5 and 6 September 2024) please contact Kim Boothroyd, School Business Leader on 01484 713036 or email: kim.boothroyd@stjohnsacademyclifton.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
St John’s (CE) Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and appropriate DBS and prohibition checks.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@educatehr.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- kim.boothroyd@stjohnsacademyclifton.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01484 713036
The Governing Board is seeking to appoint a leader with high expectations, a deep commitment to inclusion and community/church relations. We are an independent academy and proud of our continued achievements, providing a safe and stimulating learning environment promoting high academic standards and enjoyable recreational experiences. We encourage curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning for all our children.
As our principal you will continue to provide collaborative leadership that is dynamic and inspirational whilst seeking to preserve the important values at the heart of our academy. You will be a proven leader who is pioneering, courageous and passionate about teaching and learning and who is committed to the provision of an inclusive education for all our children.
We are a forward-thinking governing body with aspirations for school development and an understanding of future opportunities, and we believe this position represents an exceptional opportunity for someone with drive, vision and ambition to lead an already outstanding school with a long-serving and committed complement of staff. Our core values are Friendship, Justice, Reverence, Thankfulness, Forgiveness and Perseverance and our Daily Collective Worship reflects these values and promotes our Christian ethos.
Accordingly, we are looking for an individual with previous experience as a headteacher or deputy headteacher who possesses outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage pupils, colleagues and other stakeholders.
The successful candidate must:
• have a proven record of effective school leadership experience in the primary sector
• have a collaborative and supportive approach to inspire and motivate others
• possess skills to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
The academy can offer:
• support from an experienced senior leadership team
• a good working relationship with the governing board who provide oversight and accountability to support the leadership team
• well-behaved pupils who are hard working and keen to learn
Arranging a visit to St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kim.boothroyd@stjohnsacademyclifton.co.uk.
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