Headteacher of Sutton in Craven Community Primary School: Full Time Permanent Role
Leadership Scale: L13 – L19: £56,721- £65,735 - determined according to the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Required for September 2022 or ASAP thereafter
The Governors of Sutton in Craven Community Primary School seek to appoint an experienced and inspirational leader to build on our existing strengths and successes.
Sutton in Craven CP is a vibrant and caring school, where a strong vision and values underpin every aspect of the school’s work. Set within a semi-rural setting, with beautiful countryside on its doorstep, the school plays a central role at the heart of the community.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader who:
- Has a clear vision of excellence in primary education.
- Has senior leadership experience as a headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher.
- Is an outward looking, collaborative, aspirational and compassionate leader, able to communicate a vision and inspire others & confident in being accountable to and actively engaged with a range of stakeholders.
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner, with experience of teaching across the full primary age range and in more than one setting.
- Has integrity, strong communication skills, an approachable manner and a genuine commitment to teamwork.
- Is confident to develop and maintain partnerships with individuals, communities and organisations outside the school, building collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
- Is progressive in approach and enthusiastic in promoting innovation in education.
- Has a proven record of continually raising achievement across a wide range of abilities and social contexts and the ambition and skills to maintain and accelerate pupil progress and attainment.
- Has an excellent record of line management, identifying staff potential and securing improvement through developing others.
- Is confident to lead through change, taking a positive approach to changes at both local and national level.
We can offer you:
- A genuine opportunity to deliver impact and develop your career.
- Support for your wellbeing to ensure your success as a leader.
- Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn and enjoy a busy school life.
- An opportunity to build on the momentum of current progress and successes.
- A popular school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
- Dedicated, motivated and experienced staff who are committed to our school.
- Supportive and experienced governors who are committed to working in partnership with a visionary leader.
- A strong partnership with parents/carers and our local community.
School Visits:
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to come and visit the school - we are confident that you will enjoy meeting our staff and children and be excited by the opportunities this post offers.
To arrange an appointment for a school visit, please contact our School Administrator, Margaret Harrison on 01535 633064 or recruitment@suttoncp.uk
Please note that the school is closed for February Half Term from 19th-27th February inclusive.
To Apply:
Download our Application Pack & Form from this listing and return to recruitment@suttoncp.uk
The Application Pack & Form can also be found on the school website: https://www.wherelearnersgrow.co.uk
Key dates:
- Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 28th February 2022.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Thursday 3rd March 2022.
- Interview days: Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th March 2022.
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to undertaking an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.