Executive Headteacher

An Executive Headteacher is required for September 2015 due to the retirement of the current post holder.

The governors are seeking to appoint a proven dynamic, highly skilled and inspirational leader to sustain and develop the achievements of our Federation and to further raise standards of attainment.

This is a unique post, created in 2007, to bring the two schools of Windmill Primary and Low Road Primary together under one Governing Body, one Leadership Team and one Executive Headteacher.

The schools are situated in the south of the City of Leeds in the adjoining localities of Hunslet and Belle Isle.

You will have responsibility for over 112 staff and approximately 675 children, and will need to successfully manage and develop our expanding premises over three sites.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience of working at Headteacher or Head of School level.
• Has excellent communication skills, resilience, enthusiasm and vision.
• Is an outstanding teacher, who is a credible classroom role model for teaching and support staff.
• Is passionate about music and able to drive forward the In Harmony programme in both schools.
• Can continue and promote the Federation’s inclusive and caring atmosphere and commit to the existing SILC Autism Partnership on Windmill school site.
• Has knowledge and understanding of Early Years to ensure an outstanding provision for 0 – 5 year olds.
• Has excellent leadership qualities and ensures our staff are valued, respected and challenged to ensure success.

Candidates are warmly invited to visit us to see for yourself the work that we do. To arrange a visit please contact Alison Stead, School Business Manager (Windmill Primary School) on 0113 2712115 or Alison.stead@musicfederation.co.uk.

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

The Low Road and Windmill Music Federation 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.

Closing date: 12 Noon, Friday 27 March 2015.
Shortlisting: Wednesday 1 April 2015.
Assessment days: Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 April 2015.

Low Road and Windmill Music Federation
www.musicfederation.co.uk
NOR Windmill Primary 376
NOR Low Road Primary 148