Headteacher
Longlands Primary School
Shropshire
- £58,135 - £67,364 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Preferably September 2022. However, negotiable for January 2023
- Apply by:
- 4 May 2022
Job overview
Pay Range: L14 – L20 (£58,135 - £67,364)
Hours of work: Full Time
Post status: Permanent
Start date: Preferably September 2022. However, negotiable for January 2023
Due to the retirement of our highly regarded Headteacher, the Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to build on our school’s current strengths and achievements.
We are a happy, successful and popular primary school, situated in North Shropshire in the market town of Market Drayton.
Longlands is part of the community of Market Drayton.
Our mission is to instil a love of learning and life, to create learning opportunities which build skills for life and encourage curiosity and exploration.
We are proud to be a listening school where children and adults know their view are valued, respected and acted upon.
Our Trust values are what we are about and we are looking for someone who has:
o Excellent leadership skills.
o A commitment to realising the potential of every child.
o The ability to inspire and motivate others.
o Sound organisational and financial skills.
o A commitment to continuing a broad and balanced curriculum.
o A supportive caring nature.
o A commitment to our vision and values; laying new foundations for standards of excellence.
o Has high aspirations for all pupils and staff within the school and across the Trust.
o Can inspire and work collaboratively with all staff, governors, and families to secure the best outcomes for all pupils.
o Can bring new and innovative ways of working to the school and wider organisation.
We will offer you:
1. Enthusiastic, friendly children who are eager to learn and are proud of their school and love every day and eager to learn.
2. Motivated, committed and dedicated staff.
3. A happy, friendly working environment.
4. Supportive governors and parents who are committed to developing the school alongside the Headteacher.
5. A supportive and skilled Trust Board who are passionate about the school and the wider organisation.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our school prior to applying. This will help give you a real feel for our unique school as well as provide an opportunity to meet our fantastic pupils and staff.
To arrange a visit week commencing 25th April 2022, please contact Carla Whelan (Executive Director of Education) on carla.whelan@mmat.co.uk
How to apply
1. Complete the online application, and
2. Provide a brief written statement (no longer than 1000 words) on ‘What do you feel are the most important considerations for a Headteacher in 2022-25, to secure ‘Achievement through Caring’ at Longlands as part of the Marches Academy Trust family? Attach the statement as ‘supporting documentation’.
3. Attach CV as ‘supporting documentation’.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 16th May 2022.
Shortlisting will be completed on Wednesday 18th May 2022
The selection day will be held on Wednesday 25th May 2022
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment
Attached documents
About Longlands Primary School
- Longlands Primary School
- Linden Way, Market Drayton, Shropshire
- West Midlands
- TF9 1QU
- United Kingdom
Our school has a vibrant and safe learning environment encouraging pupils to reach their potential. Our team is warm and caring and dedicated in supporting your child through their learning journey. A unique asset to Longlands is our prize-winning Eco Allotment and Social Farm; the children reap the benefits of this provision, enjoying the practical outdoor learning experience it provides.
Headteacher’s Welcome
Thank you for showing an interest in Longlands Primary School. I hope you find our website useful and that it gives you a flavour of life at our thriving school.
At Longlands Primary School we are proud of our students and staff, and the positive atmosphere they create. It’s important to us that we provide academic vigour within a supportive and inviting environment where pupils enjoy learning, feel safe and make a positive contribution. Success is celebrated in the knowledge that this will encourage greater achievement in the future.
Ours is a caring school where the children are warmly received and encouraged throughout their time with us to aim high, fulfil their potential and engage with all the opportunities the school has to offer. We firmly believe that for this to be best achieved we must establish a genuine partnership between home and school. We pride ourselves on open communication, so if you have any questions or comments regarding the website or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact either your child’s class teacher or myself.
Zillah Cope – Headteacher
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