Headteacher

Headteacher for September 2022 L18 – L24 (£62,426 - £71,590)

The governors, staff, parents and pupils of Mallard Primary School are looking to recruit an exceptional and forward-thinking leader with a proven record of leading and embedding rapid and sustained school improvement who will guide our welcoming, successful and happy school into the next phase of its development.  We are a strongly improving Primary School, consisting of 370 pupils.

The Governing Board are looking for an experienced Headteacher who is committed to improving outcomes for all children to lead our enthusiastic team along our current improvement trajectory. If you are a successful, experienced leader with a proven track record or a serving Headteacher ready for a new challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Leads by example - with integrity, creativity, resilience and objectivity
• Is passionate about getting the best from all our children through consistent, high-quality teaching
• Is a visible and approachable presence who communicates at all levels
• Is passionate about inclusion and a child’s right to participate
• Can support, motivate and inspire our children in reaching their full potential both academically and socially
• Can support, motivate and inspire our staff.
• Is a forward-thinking and creative individual who can help develop a clear and confident future educational direction for the school
• Can build strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community
• Can develop and maintain professional links
• Is committed to working collaboratively with other local schools and the wider community
• Can maintain our safe, calm and well-ordered environment, focused on safeguarding pupils and staff
• Build on existing successes, providing stability whilst also identifying opportunities for development
• Sustain and develop close links with the Governing Board, to collaboratively realise the school's full potential and maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.

In return, we can offer:

• Happy and creative children who enjoy learning and demonstrate strong, positive learning attitudes and social behaviours;
• An ambitious and rapidly improving school with high ambition and great potential for further development.
• A dynamic and outward looking Governing Board who are committed to the school's future success.
• A supportive, dynamic and professional relationship with Doncaster Local Authority.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to visit please contact our School Business Manager on (01302) 859116 to arrange a convenient time.

The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 9th March 2022.

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 10th March 2022.

Interviews are planned to take place on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd March 2022.