Head of School

We are looking for an exceptional school leader to lead Oakhill Primary Academy. You may already be an experienced head teacher or a school leader looking for your first headship.

Whatever your experience, we believe we have a talented staff team, a supportive community and the hard-working pupils who will ensure you succeed in ensuring pupils at Oakhill reach their potential.

If you have the energy, commitment and passion to lead a school community into the future and thrive in a climate of collaboration, support and challenge – here is your opportunity to join a thriving Multi-Academy Trust and make a very real difference to the children, families and staff at Oakhill Primary Academy.

As a new member of The Wellspring Academy Trust, Oakhill is beginning a journey towards outstanding. In partnership with the Executive Principal, the successful candidate will work closely with geographical neighbours and sister schools The Forest Academy and Oakwell

Rise Primary Academy. This close-knit partnership enables school leaders to ‘dream big’ in terms of curriculum, resources and strategic staffing and allows each school to thrive in a climate of a shared belief that anything is possible. The Head of School will make a major contribution as a senior leader working collaboratively within this small federation in Barnsley.

Wellspring Academy Trust is a thriving trust with an excellent track record in school improvement. This role offers a leadership pathway for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. As Head of School at Oakhill, you will be guaranteed exceptional support and exceptional professional development.

We encourage you to visit the school so that you can see pupils and staff at work.

Oakhill Primary Academy and Wellspring Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks.

References will be taken up prior to interview.

To request an application pack please email h.taylor@wellspringacademies.org.uk

Candidates are invited to tour the school by arrangement, please contact 01226 720742.

Applications: to arrive via email no later than midday on Monday 6th March 2017
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 7th March 2017
Interview date: 14th March 2017.

www.wellspringacademytrust.co.uk