Head of Academy
East Garforth Primary Academy
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership scale points 12 – 16 (£53,855 - £59,527)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2019
Job overview
East Garforth Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and innovative individual to join our academy in the role of Head of Academy. At this key time in the academy’s development we require an ambitious, determined and committed individual to secure further positive outcomes for our young people, staff, families, schools and the wider community.
Through strong leadership, enthusiasm for learning and the ability to inspire and motivate others as a role model, you will harness the key strengths and energy of the academy.
This post will provide opportunities to establish innovative ways of leading and managing learning as well as allowing the development of creative approaches and solutions which will further raise standards and create a climate of success for everyone.
The Head of Academy will have the required leadership experience, vision and ambition coupled with strong management and communication skills to motivate the staff team, student body and community to secure rapid and sustainable improvement, building capacity in teaching, leadership and support at all levels. The desire and ability to achieve challenging targets for high standards of behaviour, progress and attainment across and beyond the academy is essential.
The post offers the opportunity to join the senior leadership team in an academy that benefits from being part of a significant Multi Academy Trust and is committed to making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of all young people.
Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact Joan Whale on 01132 127100 if you would like to arrange a visit.
For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at http://recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk
Closing Date: Friday 1 November 2019 at 12 noon
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 East Garforth Primary Academy
- East Garforth Primary Academy
- Aberford Road, East Garforth, Leeds
- West Yorkshire
- LS25 2HF
- United Kingdom
Our school community:
Our academy is located in the easily commutable outer east side of Leeds in the community of Garforth and is part of the Delta Academies Trust. We currently hold a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating and are fortunate to occupy a plot with large green spaces, which include a wildlife area. It is our mission to offer every child high quality education in a supportive, safe and inspiring environment in which they feel valued and aspire to become life-long learners who aim to ‘be the best they can be’.
Why join us?
We value kindness and seek to create an academy where staff feel supported and students feel safe. We ensure that the curriculum is well rounded and that pupils have opportunities and experiences to last a lifetime! We are passionate that all pupils get the best experience in primary education. We know the value of effective relationships with parents and enjoy brilliant parental support.
At East Garforth we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.
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