Headteacher

Is Thorner the place for you? Our village church school, on the outskirts of Leeds, is rapidly improving and we are seeking a leader to meet the exciting challenge of developing the team in its community.

The successful candidate will:

• have a clear vision for the future and proven leadership skills
• provide strong, dynamic and inspiring leadership and management
• be an excellent educator and communicator, committed to maintaining the highest standards in teaching and learning
• have high expectations for all children's achievement across the full range of subjects
• create an outstanding team and restore the confidence of our wider community
• be committed to working in partnership with pupils, staff, parents and Governors
• Promote and develop the Christian character and ethos of our school

In return we can offer:

• an inclusive village church school
• friendly, enthusiastic and happy children with excellent behaviour
• a supportive Governing Body
• enthusiastic and talented staff, who are passionate about the children in their care
• effective and established partnerships, both professional and in our community

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

These can take place week commencing 1st September 2014, any time between 10am and 5.30pm and Friday 29th August 2014, any time between 9am and 4pm.

To make an appointment please contact Sally Darley (Office Manager) either by phone (0113 2892541) or by email (s.darley@thornerschool.org.uk ) during term time or Gemma Whawell (Acting Headteacher) by email (g.whawell@thornerschool.org.uk ) during the school holidays.

An application pack is available from Emily Harker on 0113 2477950 or email: educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday 8th September 2014 at 12.00 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 15th September 2014
Interviews: Monday 29th September 2014 and Tuesday 30th September 2014

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

THORNER CHURCH of ENGLAND (VC) PRIMARY SCHOOL
KIRKHILLS
THORNER
LEEDS
LS14 3JD
Tel: 0113 2892541
Fax: 0113 2892991
e-mail: info@thorner.leeds.sch.uk
website: www.thorner.leeds.sch.uk