Headteacher

Ravensthorpe CE (VC) School is a large primary school with 419 pupils on roll. Our highly respected Headteacher is retiring after 28 years of service.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint someone who:

• Is an outstanding leader, able to inspire and motivate others.
• Has a clear vision for the future to move our school from good to outstanding.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Is able to work alongside others.
• Has the ability to build on existing relationships within our diverse school and community.
• Is committed to continue to improve outcomes for all our children across the curriculum.
• Will continue to develop the Christian character of the school’s multicultural community.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, well behaved children who are keen to learn.
• Committed staff and Governors who have high expectations.
• Supportive parents.
• Strong partnerships within the extended community.
• A well resourced, exceptional learning environment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior appointment. Please contact Neil Lockwood (Headteacher) tel: 01924 326610.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 6th March 2015
Shortlisting date: Monday 16th March 2015
Interview dates: Tuesday 31st March 2015 and Wednesday 1st April 2015

You can apply online for this vacancy by visiting: www.kirklees.gov.uk/jobs.

Application forms and further details Application forms and further details (please quote vacancy number) from the Recruitment Unit, 3rd Floor High Street Buildings, High Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2NQ, telephone 01484 225121 (voicemail) or email recruitment.unit@kirklees.gov.uk.

Completed forms must be returned directly to the Recruitment Unit by Friday 6th March 2015.

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RAVENSTHORPE CE (VC) JUNIOR SCHOOL
Myrtle Road
Ravensthorpe
Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 3AS
Tel: 01924 326610
Email: office.ravensthorpejun@kirkleeseducation.uk
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