Head of Academy
The Vale Primary Academy
Wakefield
- £53,855 - £59,527 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership scale points 12 - 16 (£53,855 - £59,527)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 13 April 2020
Job overview
The Vale Primary Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational, hard-working Head of Academy to lead our school and to continue to drive forward our success, with effect from September 2020. You will be responsible for all aspects of the internal organisation, professional leadership, management and control of the school and for leading supervision over teaching and support staff in accordance with Instrument of Government.
The Vale Primary Academy caters for just over 250 boys and girls between the ages of three and 11. The school is situated on the boundary of Knottingley and Ferrybridge, three miles from Pontefract and four miles from Castleford. We have high expectations of all our children and learning takes place in a safe, exciting and purposeful way.
We are an outstanding team who strive to constantly improve our practice in an ego free environment. We believe that all staff should have the same opportunities for development, which is why we have open staff and SLT meetings; bespoke MERS; tailored coaching sessions for all staff and consistent support from both the Trust and local academies.
If you believe you have the experience, vision and drive required for this role then we would like to hear from you.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at http://recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk
Closing Date: Monday 13 April 2020 at midnight
Delta Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
About The Vale Primary Academy
- The Vale Primary Academy
- Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley
- West Yorkshire
- WF11 8JF
- United Kingdom
The Vale Primary Academy caters for just over 250 boys and girls between the ages of three and 11. The school is situated on the boundary of Knottingley and Ferrybridge, three miles from Pontefract and four miles from Castleford.
We have high expectations of all our children and learning takes place in a safe, exciting and purposeful way. Our teachers, aided by an effective team of support staff, plan and present lessons that are based on learning needs and using the most effective methods of teaching. Lessons and experiences are meaningful, enjoyable and interesting, and promote personal development and achievement for all of our children. Best practice and understanding next steps in learning is at the heart of our pupils' success in learning. We are resilient in reflecting and improving in order to serve the needs of our children.
As an Academy we have excellent relationships with parents and the community and together we are dedicated to providing the best possible education for all of our children and enable them to reach their full potential.
Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and have all contributed to the academy’s success story. At The Vale Primary Academy, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.
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