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Principal (Headteacher/ Head of Academy)

Westerton Primary Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 1AR

This job expired on 7 February 2022 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 February 2022 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 January 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Group 5 (L23 - L29) £72,497 - £83,971 per annum

Principal (Headteacher/ Head of Academy) job summary

Leodis Academies Trust is a successful Multi Academy Trust with five schools in the South Leeds area. Due to the current Principal retiring in August 2022, we are looking for a Principal/Head of Academy at Westerton Primary Academy from 1 September 2022.

Westerton Primary Academy is an educational centre of excellence where we pride ourselves on our ability to develop all aspects of our learners. The Academy is a large three form entry school at the heart of a supportive and welcoming Trust. We are looking for an inspirational and innovative leader who will build on the existing successes which our current Principal will leave as her legacy.

Demonstrating consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct, you will be responsible for providing conditions in which all staff and students can fulfil their potential. You will also:

* be a visible and accessible leader, promoting the school and positively engaging with parents, carers, local schools and the wider community
* have senior leadership experience and be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to whole school improvement
* work effectively in partnership with the CEO Principal, central team, senior leaders from across Leodis, Trustees and Governors
* have the ambition, drive and resilience of an excellent leader

In return we can offer:

*an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community whilst working within a school that values each and every person, embraces diversity and addresses individual needs through personalised approaches
* an inclusive school environment with confident and enthusiastic children who respect and encourage one another
* a skilled and knowledgeable staff team and experienced Governors and Trustees
* strong partnerships with other academies within our multi-academy Trust
* opportunities for professional development and leadership beyond Westerton

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Westerton Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 703 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Westerton Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@leodis.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 887 3608
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westerton-primary-academy (opens in new tab)

Westerton Primary Academy is proud to be an inclusive and caring school, providing high quality education. We work together to enable all children to achieve well, gain confidence and contribute in a positive way to the school and the community. Situated in an outer suburb of South Leeds, the school has grown in size over the last decade and we now have 708 pupils on roll, working together we deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, allowing for pupils’ differing abilities and aptitudes that leads to success for every child.

At Leodis Academies Trust we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to working together. We look for individuals who can contribute to this and make a difference to the academies that form our Trust.

Arranging a visit to Westerton Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@leodis.org.uk.

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