Headteacher

Ref: 4058

Dalton School JIN is a large, friendly school with excellent community links incorporating a well-respected Resourced Provision Unit for primary aged children with a visual impairment.

Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher the Governors are looking for an exceptional candidate to inspire both staff and pupils to achieve their full potential, with a strong vision for how to take the school to the next stage of its development.

• Do you have the vision, passion, talent and energy to take the school forward?
• Can you deliver consistently high standards of teaching and learning?
• Are you an outstanding practitioner with a proven record of delivering whole school improvement and effective staff development?

As a Headteacher you will:

• Provide strong, dynamic and inspirational leadership
• Keep teaching and learning at the heart of the school
• Have high expectations for all pupils and staff
• Promote an inclusive, safe environment for all members of the school community
• Maintain strong relationships with parents and members of our community

In return, we are proud to offer:

• Well behaved and friendly children who are eager to learn
• A supportive and dedicated staff
• A committed governing body and Friends of Dalton School (FODs)
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills
• A strong local partnership of schools
• Supportive parents

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our current Head teacher (Mrs Gillian Lindop) on 01484 226577 to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and further details available from the Recruitment Unit, Tel. 01484 225017 or email your name, address (quoting post ref: 4058) to schools.recruitment@kirklees.gov.uk.

Completed applications are to be returned to the Recruitment Unit either via post to: Recruitment Unit, 3rd Floor High Street Buildings, High Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2NQ, or by email to: schools.recruitment@kirklees.gov.uk by Friday 30th May 2014.

Shortlisting 17th June 2014
Interviews 8th and 9th July 2014

Kirklees Council - Striving To Achieve Equal Opportunities

DALTON J I & N SCHOOL
Mayfield Avenue
Dalton
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD5 9HN
Tel: 01484 226577
Web: www.daltonschool.co.uk