Primary School Headteacher

Primary School Headteacher

Salary: L17- L23

NOR: 403

Location: Queensbury, Bradford

Contract: Full time/ Permanent

For: April 2023

Shibden Head Primary Academy

Hainsworth Moor Grove

Queensbury

Bradford

BD13 2ND

01274 882 458

Academy Web site   https://www.shibdenheadprimaryacademy.co.uk/

Focus-Trust is looking for an exceptional Headteacher, who is committed to making a positive difference to children’s lives.

Shibden Head is one of three primary schools serving the village of Queensbury, on the outskirts of Bradford. When you visit us, you will find children who are happy to be in school. We have a reputation for being friendly and welcoming with an exceptionally hardworking team of staff. Pupil behaviour is a strength and a rich curriculum, good quality teaching and learning combine to make this a rewarding and exciting place to be.  We are are looking for a talented school leader who will take on the challenge and help us to achieve our aims.

We are looking for an experienced school leader who can demonstrate tangible impact from their work. You will:

• be dedicated to developing a learning environment where children can grow in confidence and succeed;
• have an excellent understanding of how to meet the needs of our school community;
• know how to work closely with a strong team of professionals to deliver excellent pedagogy, curriculum and assessment; and
• be able to deliver accelerated progress across all pupil groups.

School visits: by arrangement with the school.

Please contact: Deborah Marshall School Business Manager 01274 882 458

Closing date: 25 November 2022 at Noon. Interviews:  7 December 2022

For application information: contact at Focus-Trust    

Natalie Harris – COO – n.harris@focus-trust.co.uk   07733 664 904

For an informal discussion: contact at Focus-Trust    07799 629 465

Helen Rowland- Chief Executive of Focus Trust – h.rowland@focus-trust.co.uk

Focus-Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate at Enhanced Level will be required for this post.