Headteacher

JOB ADVERT – HEADTEACHER, DINNINGTON COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Closing date: Thursday 2nd March 2023, noon

Start date: September 2023

Salary: Leadership Scale L12 – L18 (£58,105 - £66,684)

Appointment: Permanent – Full Time

White Woods Primary Academy Trust was established in September 2013. The Trust’s work is driven by 4 core values , our 4Cs: Child Centred, Collaborative, Curious and Challenging. We have a successful DfE English Hub within the Trust and a strong track record of developing effective approaches to reading. Our core focus is to support and grow the very best leaders, who are equipped to deliver excellence always keeping classroom practice at the forefront; keeping the main thing the main thing.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced school leader who aligns with our core values and has a strong track record of school improvement.

The academy serves one of the most deprived wards in the borough and works hard to support this incredible community. Having being judged inadequate in 2019 the school is now on its journey to good. We require an ambitious, determined and committed individual to help secure further positive outcomes for our young people, staff, families, and the wider community.

The post offers the opportunity to join the senior leadership team in a school that benefits from being part of a significant Multi-Academy Trust and is committed to making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of all young people. The successful candidate will be expected to support and contribute to the wider development of the Academy Trust.

Salary negotiable for exceptional candidates and we would warmly invite conversations from individuals about other potential opportunities as part of the role.

Visits to the school and conversations with the Trust CEO are encouraged and can be arranged through the White Woods Primary Academy Trust Office by calling 01709 267019 or e-mailing admin@wwpat.org.

Application forms are attached or via the White Woods Primary Academy Trust Website.

You must complete our application form, in this format only, to be considered for this post. CVs are not acceptable. Completed application forms should be emailed to: admin@wwpat.org The

Schools website can be found here: https://www.dcpschool.co.uk/

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

White Woods Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be viewed here.

Key Dates

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 2nd March 2023 (noon) Any application received after this date will not be accepted.
• Assessment and Interviews: Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th March 2023. Successful candidates on day one will be invited to participate in day two.