Headteacher

Long Knowle Primary School

Wednesfield , Wolverhampton WV11 1EB

NOR: 234

Job Ref: LEE6117

Could you be the new Headteacher of Long Knowle Primary School?

In preparation for the retirement of our respected and long serving Headteacher, the Governing Board is seeking to appoint a new leader with the vision and energy to build on our successes and achievements. You will be passionately committed to ensuring that Long Knowle Primary School provides the best possible education to help our pupils to be the best they can be!

What Ofsted says about us:

• Long Knowle Primary prides itself on being a school where pupils can ‘Learn, Know, Progress and Shine’
• pupils are enthusiastic about their learning
• pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning. They are keen to talk about their work
• pupils are happy to come to a school where they feel safe and well cared for. Staff know pupils and their families well; and are vigilant in their care for pupils
• teachers have very high expectations of the children
• leaders prioritise reading in the school and have high expectations for all pupils
• staff enjoy working at the school
• parents say good things about the school

We can offer you:

• the rewarding prospect of leading a successful and highly regarded community school
• a ‘Good School’ (Ofsted November 2019) with consistently full classes and with the ambition to continue to strive for excellence
• children who are inquisitive, enthusiastic and who love to learn
• a dedicated and talented team of teachers and support staff who have high expectations of themselves and children and who share a passion for ensuring that every child achieves their potential at school and beyond
• children from a range of backgrounds, culture, religion and ability, making for an increasingly diverse school community
• supportive parents/carers, who work well with the school
• an experienced and hardworking Governing Board
• professional support from the Local Authority, and a range of external links which support effective learning
• the opportunity to be part of a well-established and effective school to school collaboration

We want a Headteacher who:

• will empower and inspire the staff and children to be the best they can be!
• is visible, approachable and has the resilience to meet the day-to-day challenges of headship
• has a clear strategic vision coupled with an innovative approach to teaching and learning in order to sustain and continue to build upon the progress we have made in raising standards 
• strives for ambitious standards for all children with a range of challenges within a nurturing and inclusive environment
• will continue to demonstrate that the school’s commitment to equality and diversity is evident in the way all members of the community are welcomed and supported to succeed
• is able to sustain and further develop the school’s positive relationships with parents and carers and to maintain well-established links with other schools
• has personal and professional integrity and is up for the challenge of securing the very best interests of our children 

WHY WORK IN WOLVERHAMPTON?

• Wolverhampton is situated in the Black Country, an area of rich historical and cultural interest
• the City has many areas of attractive and affordable housing and is within commuting distance of more rural locales
• Wolverhampton offers a range of cultural and leisure options including theatre, art galleries, racecourse, historic houses, parks, and restaurants
• there is a thriving local sports scene with football and cricket clubs, martial arts groups, an indoor climbing centre, swimming facilities and gyms
• the city is within easy reach of the beautiful Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside, the many attractions of the city of Birmingham and the popular Merry Hill Shopping Centre
• good transport links, which includes a direct train route to London, make Wolverhampton a convenient base for travel both within and beyond the UK

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to be part of this wonderful school community.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Natalie Shaw, School Business Manager on 01902 558986 or by emailing nshaw@longknowleprimary.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

Long Knowle Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check along with other relevant employment checks. Long Knowle Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Any application received after the closing date will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY, 2022 AT 9AM

ASSESSMENTS/INTERVIEWS: TUESDAY 15 MARCH AND WEDNESDAY 16 MARCH, 2022

To apply, visit www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/jobs and e-mail completed application forms to Services4Schools Ltd, HR Consultancy Team via HRC@services4schools.org.uk

Website: https://www.longknowleprimary.co.uk/