Head of Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Barnsley
- Expired
- Salary:
- £51,372 - £59,536 (L13-L19) + sector leading CPD opportunities
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2014
Job overview
Are you an exceptional Deputy or Assistant Head looking for a role at the leading edge of education agenda?
The Darfield Primary Academy has been transformed in the last three years through a continuous curve of improvement. At an exciting time in our development, we now need to appoint a Head of Academy who will, in partnership with the Executive Principal, form part of a forward-thinking leadership team across two primary academies.
The Head of Academy we are looking for will;
- Demonstrate an unrelenting commitment to driving standards to outstanding and beyond.
- Set the highest standards for the quality of teaching and learning throughout the academy.
- Thrive within a positive atmosphere of high quality support and challenge.
- Have the ability to inspire, motivate and empower teams and individuals to achieve.
- Be a dynamic and innovative leader who will be forward thinking, committed and able.
- Take pride in academic excellence, whilst maintaining our commitment to an enriched curriculum.
We offer:
- The opportunity to share in the leadership of a successful partnership
- An excellent environment in which to develop professionally
- The support of a dedicated management team and staff
- Excellent CPD opportunities
The Darfield Primary Academy opened on 1st September 2013 and is sponsored by Navigate Academies Trust. Navigate Academies Trust is a successful family of nine academies based in the North of England, bound by a deep and abiding passion for education.
Working collaboratively, our academies strive to provide the very best educational outcomes for children, young people and the learning communities they serve.
In joining the trust, you will have access to a developing suite of professional development opportunities. In return, we're looking for an aspirational and talented developing leader with a proven track record who is passionate about making an impact where it matters most.
For more information about this exciting role or to apply please click: www.joinNavigate.co.uk/DarfieldHoA or call Phil Watt on 0844 800 5300 for a confidential discussion. Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by calling the number above.
Closing date: Wednesday 1st October
Interviews: Tuesday 7th October
Darfield Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
You will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
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About Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
- Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
- Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley
- South Yorkshire
- S73 9LT
- United Kingdom
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Mrs Gemma Barr
We are a Good with Outstanding leadership rated Primary Academy located in an attractive, modern building in the village of Darfield, in the lively metropolitan borough of Barnsley.
We are committed to being a crucial part of the local community, and we are always looking to build further links with members of the wider community. We provide a breakfast club, family learning events, a wide range of after-school clubs and access to range of community resources.
In addition to our 30-place Upper Foundation Stage class (reception), we also operate a 52-place Lower Foundation Stage class (nursery) as an Early Years Foundation Stage Unit, ensuring that children enjoy an inclusive, personalised education from the very beginning.
We want you to help to take us to the next level.
To help you do that, we work hard to ensure we reduce workload on our colleagues, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of children first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
We will also actively invest in your future through working closely with the Outwood Institute of Education to offer access to a wide range of CPD opportunities, with all staff receiving a minimum of two hours’ CPD each week.
We also offer a generous employment package with a whole host of staff benefits, including a health cash plan, a cycle to work scheme, plus a partnership with car leasing company, Synergy, with offers exclusively for Outwood colleagues.
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