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Headteacher

Headteacher

Shade Primary School

Calderdale

Salary:
ISR L12 - L18
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2015
Apply by:
20 October 2014

Job overview

Post Ref: ED292

Are you a child-focused, aspirational, and experienced teacher with excellent leadership and management skills?

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, our school is looking to appoint a new head teacher who will engage with our highly motivated staff to build on the school's achievements to date.

The children at Shade School are looking for someone who is:

  • "Nice to everyone and smiley" (Early Years)
  • "Someone who gets to know us, makes us feel safe and eats their school dinner with us" (Key Stage 1)
  • "Good at solving all problems, from playground disputes to how to spend school's money wisely" (Key Stage 2)
  • "Fearless, firm but fair with a sense of fun" (Key Stage 2)

Staff and Governors at Shade School are looking for someone who:

  • Has a strong vision
  • Has a clear understanding of quality classroom practice from Nursery to Year 6
  • Is approachable, supportive and dedicated
  • Is excellent at engaging with the whole school community
  • Is enthusiastic, collaborative and an innovative leader with high expectations and standards
  • Is able to appreciate and build on our strengths and continue to strive for excellence

Shade School promises you

  • A caring family atmosphere that provides a secure and happy environment in which pupils can thrive
  • Staff and Governors who have a shared ambition for the school and a commitment and desire to continually raise standards
  • Experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated staff
  • Active support of the Governors, parents and the community

Shade Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is made.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Nicola Barnes in our school office.

For further information, and to apply please visit: https://jobs.calderdale.gov.uk/Shade.

Closing Date: Noon, 20th October 2014

Shade Primary School
Knowlwood Road, Shade, Todmorden, OL14 7PD
Telephone: 01706 812913
Email: admin@shade.calderdale.sch.uk
Website: www.shadeschool.ik.org

Number on Roll 188 plus Nursery (19)

About Shade Primary School

+44 1706 812913

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