Headteacher

29 February 2016
Permanent
Full Time
Leverton Church of England Primary Academy, Main Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0AD
L9-L15 (£47,021 - £54,503)

Believe & Achieve

The Board of Governors of Leverton C of E Academy is looking to recruit an exceptional, highly motivated Head Teacher to help us in our continuous improvement journey.

Leverton C of E Academy is situated in a pleasant rural location near Retford and caters for pupils aged 4-11. The Academy is proud of its inclusive ethos and its commitment to meeting the needs of all our children.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who can provide a clear and confident educational direction for the Academy, and will also play a major role in maintaining and developing the positive ethos that reflects our commitment to raising aspirations and achievement.

The Governors seek to appoint a Head Teacher who:

•Is passionate about getting the best from all our children through consistent, high quality teaching;

•Embraces a challenge and strives for the best;

•Is committed to the Academy, its pupils, the local community and the Church of England ethos;

•Can lead change, creativity and innovation;

•Influences, motivates and inspires others to attain high goals;

•Acknowledges excellence and challenges performance;

•Is an excellent communicator who can build strong partnerships with parents/carers and the wider community; and

•Is passionate about inclusion and a child’s right to participate.

We invite you to become a part of:

•A team of enthusiastic teachers, support staff, and challenging Board of Governors, who are committed to continuous school improvement;

•A school where every child really does matter;

•An environment in which children enjoy school and are keen to learn and eager to take part in activities; and

•A school with a stimulating learning environment both inside the classroom and out. Leverton C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

An application form, job description, person specification, our Vision and Ofsted report are available on the academy website.

For more information about the school, visit our website: Leverton Church Of England Academy - Welcome or email Eunice Evans, Chair of the Selection Panel, at e.evans@levertonacademy.co.uk

Please email your completed application form to e.evans@levertonacademy.co.uk

Closing date: 12 noon 29 February 2016 Interviews: 17 and 18 March 2016.

Visits to the Academy are warmly encouraged; please contact the school office on 01427 880470 to arrange a visit during week commencing 22 February 2016.

Governors have considered carefully every aspect of this important appointment and to aid   their evaluation of candidates and to give candidates the best opportunity to show their qualities we ask you to submit an application pack consisting of the following:

1. Application Form

2. A supporting letter of application – detailing your professional qualities and leadership experience to date – on no more than 2 sides of A4.

This vacancy is closed to applications.