Headteacher

An opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our team in the key position of Headteacher.

The Governing body are seeking an outstanding leader to build on the excellent work delivered by our departing Headteacher. Working in close partnership with the leadership team, you join us at a point where you will lead strategic decision making, and drive our future vision. We are a good school with strong community links housed within new high quality premises.

The successful candidate will:

• Strongly believe that it is possible for every child to achieve well, be safe and happy
• Develop and maintain a culture of ambition
• Bring adaptability, energy and enthusiasm to the role in a way which engages, motivates and inspires others'
• Be an exemplary leader, with a clear focus on inclusive teaching and a commitment to raising standards within a creative learning environment
• Be committed to your own and others' professional development
• Demonstrate strong leadership experience, with evidence of positive whole school impact
• Be an excellent organiser, communicator and an effective manager of change
• Understand the importance of the school's role within a changing community

We can offer:

• An aspirational leadership team who are firmly committed to being amongst the best schools
• Happy, motivated and confident pupils who love their school
• A commitment to professional development opportunities
• A team of hard working; committed and focused staff.
• A supporting Governing Body

Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school to see for yourself the work that we do. To arrange a visit please contact Janet Lishman, School Business Manager on 0113 2635271

To request an application pack, email: educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

Closing date: Thursday 13th November 2014 at 12noon.
Short listing: Wednesday 19th November 2014.
Interview: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November 2014.

Greenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Greenhill Primary School
Gamble Hill Drive
Leeds
LS13 4JJ
Tel. 0113 2635271

www.greenhill.leeds.sch.uk