Headteacher

Post Ref: 218481

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational Headteacher to lead Normanton Junior School forward on the next step of its journey. This will be with the help of the proposed partnership with Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield's first Primary only Trust (Subject to DfE approval).

We require a leader with significant and successful experience at senior level and a team player who can motivate, challenge and lead others to improve teaching and learning.

The Interim Executive Board (IEB) are seeking a Headteacher who will:

• Lead and inspire the staff with their exceptional leadership and management skills.
• Have a clear strategic vision to drive improvement.
• Accelerate pupil progress.
• Promote outstanding teaching and learning and be a role model for staff and children.
• Work effectively with parents and the community.
• Develop all areas of school life to ensure the school is an exciting place for children.
• Assume a position of significant autonomy within the collaborative partnership with Waterton Academy Trust.

The IEB and the Trustees of Waterton Academy Trust are committed to supporting the professional development of all staff at Normanton Junior School.

All potential candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school and meet the Chair of the IEB and the CEO of Waterton Academy Trust on 30th September 1.30pm - 2.30pm or 1st October 09.15am - 10.15am.

Please contact the School Business Manager, Jeanette Lewis on 01924 302570 to arrange a visit.

We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

For further information regarding the role and details of how to apply, please visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk. 

Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0845 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) or email: jobs@wakefield.gov.uk

For information regarding Waterton Academy Trust please visit:

http://www.watertonacademytrust.org/   

Completed application forms should be returned to the Contact Centre by Friday 10th October 2014.
Shortlisting: Friday 17th October 2014.
Interview dates: Tuesday 21st October and Wednesday 22nd October 2014.

Normanton Junior School
Church Lane, Normanton, Wakefield WF6 1EY