Headteacher at Snapethorpe Primary School

Wakefield Council

Headteacher at Snapethorpe Primary School

Job Reference: 238872

Salary: Group 4 School – Leadership Range L21 - L27 (£77,195 - £88,530)

Location: Snapethorpe Primary School, St Georges Road, Wakefield, WF2 8AA

Job Basis: Full-time & permanent

Closing date: 12/01/2024

Apply link: https://wamdcli.webitrent.com/wamdcli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=m0Rs234179&WVID=WPst203740

Due to early retirement, the governors, staff and children of Snapethorpe Primary School are looking to appoint a new Headteacher.

To ensure that the school gives exceptional service to its community and pupils continue to thrive, the governing body is looking to appoint an experienced and inspirational headteacher who will:

• Be a passionate and exemplary leader of teaching and learning.
• Have a proven track record as an ambitious, innovative, resourceful and decisive school leader.
• Have a commitment to providing excellence for all pupils, with expert knowledge around effective provision for pupils with special educational needs.
• Have the ability to cultivate, sustain and enhance the strong relationships with parents, staff, governors and other stakeholders.
• Be a positive and aspirational role model with excellent leadership, management, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Bring proven knowledge of successful, evidence-based school improvement strategies.

In return we can offer you:

• A happy and nurturing school in the heart of its community.
• A staff team who are skilled, professional and committed to delivering the very best learning opportunities for every child.
• Children who love their school, work hard and form strong relationships with adults in school.
• Significant levels of support from the Local Authority and Governing Body.
• Ongoing support and commitment to your own professional development.

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge, then the Governing Body would love to hear from you.

We would welcome the opportunity to show you around our lovely school, so you can see for yourself all that the school offers. Please contact Vicki Jackson, Chair of Governors via the school office on 01924 367396 to arrange a visit or ask any specific questions.

Application forms should be completed Online via the Wakefield Council Jobsite and submitted by Friday 12th January 2024

Shortlisting: Thursday 18th January 2024

Interview dates: Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th February 2024

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Disbarring Service and satisfactory pre-employment checks and references will be required. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to make a declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations.

For further information about Wakefield Council please visit https://www.wakefield.gov.uk