Principal
Blakesley Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8RDDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
2 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 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
Full-time equivalent salary
- £56,082.00 - £65,010
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an inspiring, talented and dynamic senior leader who is ready to take their next step in their leadership career in a successful, creative school with a dedicated team of colleagues.
As Principal, you will have responsibility for the leadership and management of the school. You will be able to inspire and motivate staff to share the ambitions and high expectations for the school and will be able to work in partnership with parents and children to ensure the school serves its community. You will promote the vision and direction of the school enabling it to build on its successes.
The Trust is looking to recruit someone who:
has recent, successful middle / senior leadership experience looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their leadership career
is an excellent communicator and is able to build effective partnerships with families, staff, governors and the wider community
ensures all children feel safe, happy, and able to learn
shows excellence in teaching and learning
has an understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children
is confident in using a range of behaviour management strategies
has the ability to work effectively, flexibly, and independently and above all is a committed team member
has the skills to lead, improve and sustain achievement for all children and is willing to embrace and promote the Christian ethos of the school
has a flexible approach to working
is driven, ambitious and enthusiastic.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
enthusiastic and motivated learners who care for each other and are proud of their school
a high quality, committed staff team who are passionate about ‘making a difference’
a school that is highly committed to serving its community
a large trust, spanning Northamptonshire, Rutland and Peterborough, that is highly committed to professional development and provides access to a range of developmental and career oppo
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Applying for the job
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About Blakesley Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 101 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- gill.broughton@pdet.org.uk
Blakesley CE Primary school is an established primary academy at the heart of the community, which seeks to provide the highest quality education for each and every child, through an engaging, responsive and tailored curriculum, enabling all to achieve their full potential.
Blakesley school has been a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust since 2019, alongside 32 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.
Arranging a visit to Blakesley Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gill.broughton@pdet.org.uk.
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