- Is a leader who has consistently high expectations, seeking high achievement for all children regardless of starting points.
- Is innovative, organised and passionate about driving improvement in educational standards.
- Has a clear vision, enthusiasm and energy to continue to grow the school's profile within the local community and further afield.
- Will use their inspirational, innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support a teamwork ethos, ensuring our skilled and dedicated staff continue to develop, thrive and succeed.
- Is an outstanding education practitioner, passionate about teaching and learning with the ability to instil and nurture this in all pupils and staff.
- Is committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential emotionally, socially and academically, so that they are equipped to enjoy their time at Dothill and are well prepared for life beyond primary school.
- Is approachable, with the ability to build strong and trusting relationships with all school stakeholders through excellent communication skills.
- Has safeguarding at the heart of all they do, promoting positive health, safety and wellbeing for all children and staff.
- Is excited and passionate about leading our wonderful school. In return, we offer:
- An opportunity to be part of a securely good school with recognised school-to-school support links, helping to support and raise standards across the Local Authority and further afield.
- Be part of the developing community around Dothill, which sits in a nature reserve.
- Articulate and enthusiastic children, who enjoy coming to school and who make good progress.
- A highly skilled and dedicated staff team.
- Fantastic school facilities, including a modern and well equipped school building and extensive outdoor learning areas.
- A committed governing body who offers support and challenge to ensure the very best for our school. Dothill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023) and our Safer Recruitment Policy. Our Safeguarding Policies can be found on our website by following this link:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed prior to application. Please contact the school office on to arrange a one-to-one appointment with our Deputy Head Teacher.
Application forms can be found at: Education jobs | , Telford
Completed application forms and your response to the question should be returned to:
• Email:
• Post: Shirley Thompson - School Governance Officer
Education Achievement and Enrichment
Education and Skills
Telford & Wrekin Council
6A Darby House
Lawn Central
Telford
TF3 4JAThe closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 15th April 2024 at 12 noon.
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 17th April 2024.
Interview dates: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th April 2024 (required on both dates)
In addition to the above, the governors would like you to address the following in your application.
Our new Headteacher should share our vision and values. As part of your written application, in no more than 500 words, what do these values mean to you and how you would support, encourage and enhance the development of the whole person in our pupils and help them to achieve their full potential through your style of leadership.
Candidates selected for interview will be contacted immediately after shortlisting by telephone and email.
Applicants should note that there will be a number of activities as part of the selection process, including a presentation.
Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of recruitment checks. Please see important information for applicants.
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Head Teacher - Telford, United Kingdom - Telford & Wrekin Council
Description
HEADTEACHER
Dothill Primary School, Telford, Shropshire.
Required from September 2024
Full time, Permanent, L15-21 (£66,628 - £77,195)
The Governors invite applications from suitably qualified people for this rewarding post in our school.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated person who is able to lead and inspire others and demonstrate a love of teaching within our school and beyond. The successful applicant will be someone who is an outstanding classroom practitioner and has the desire to make a difference and who believes all children are able to achieve and make a success of their lives. This is an ideal and exciting opportunity for an outstanding Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher who has the drive, energy, enthusiasm and experience to lead a fully committed staff and take the school forward into the next stage of its journey.
Our new Headteacher will be part of a hardworking team, including our pupils, who are rightly proud of our school. Our school ethos is one of inclusion, respect and high aspirations for all and we are committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to achieve their true potential.
We are looking for a Headteacher who: