Headteacher

Rothwell Primary School is a successful primary school in the community of Rothwell, a market town bordered by greenbelt land in the south east of Leeds, West Yorkshire. We are located within easy access from the A1, M62 and M1 motorways and within commutable distance from Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and York.

The Governors are looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to consolidate and build on our school’s current success and achieve ‘Outstanding’ status.

Our staff and governors are dedicated and motivated. A strong team of staff at all levels and high quality of governance at Rothwell Primary School has consistently raise standards year on year. Ofsted judge Rothwell Primary School to be ‘Good with Outstanding features’. At the heart of our school are our pupils who ‘have exemplary attitudes to learning, shown in their enthusiasm and smiles in lessons. They are kind, confident and polite to each other and to adults. They behave outstandingly well’ Ofsted 2013. We have a strong PTA and above average attendance.

You will join our lively, happy school which has an established commitment to raising standards and a culture of caring for both the social and academic aspect of pupils’ development. We are looking for a leader who can continue all the good work we have done on our way to becoming ‘Outstanding’, while bringing a new perspective to guide our next steps.

We actively welcome interest from talented and dynamic Deputy Headteachers looking for their first headship as well as experienced Headteachers looking to further their career in a larger school.

Further details and the full application pack and form are available from Emily Harker on 0113 2475786 or email educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk.

You are warmly welcome to visit our school. Please contact Samantha Clarkson, Office Manager at the school directly on 0113386 2570 to arrange a suitable time.

Closing date: 12 noon, 23 March 2015.
Shortlisting: 25 March 2015.
Interviews: 31 March 2015.

Rothwell Primary School
Carlton Lane, Rothwell
Leeds LS26 0DJ
Tel: 0113 386 2570
http://rothwellprimary.co.uk
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