Head of School
Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- L16-22 Start point by negotiation
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2017
Job overview
Reporting to: Executive Principal, Governing Body and CEO Wellspring Academy Trust
Wellspring Academy Trust is a growing Multi-Academy Trust with thirteen Academies and five Free Schools in pre-opening. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.
We are an education charity with Academies in the Primary, Special and Alternative Education sectors, working with students with challenging behaviour and Social Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). As such, we work with some of the most challenging young people in the system.
As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our physiology. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
- Are creative, imaginative, committed and passionate about learning
- Can lead and inspire others
- Have a commitment to working with children and young people with challenging behaviour.
We are looking for an exceptional Head of School to join our leadership team to help drive continued improvement to become a truly outstanding school in the eyes of children and communities. Ebor Primary Academy works in close partnership with Victoria Primary Academy, our sister school, less than a mile away. Our partnership offers many exciting opportunities for collaboration, joint practice development and the quality of experiences for our young children.
The Head of School will make a major contribution as a senior leader working collaboratively with a leadership group across a small federation in the East of Leeds. This role offers a leadership pathway for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference.
As Head of School at Ebor, you will be guaranteed exceptional support and exceptional professional development. Working to Debra Simpson, Executive Head, and in partnership with the Governing Body and sister school Victoria Primary Academy, Ebor Primary Academy requires a Head of School with the imagination, passion and resolve to help us become a truly outstanding school in the eyes of our children and community.
- You will be passionate about learning
- You will be able to demonstrate a track record of impact and success
- You will be able to communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike
- You will be creative, imaginative, determined, resourceful and adaptable.
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.
Wellspring Academy Trust is 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.
Please note the interviews are on the 9th March 2017 which is close to the closing date on the 6th March 2017, therefore please ensure you are available for interview due to the fast turn around.
Closing date Monday 6th March at 5pm
Interview date Thursday 9th March 2017
Applications To arrive completed along with the Equal Opportunities form via post or email to Hannah Taylor, h.taylor@wellspringacademies.org.uk or Wellspring Academy Trust, Digital Media Centre, County Way, Barnsley, S70 2JW
Attached documents
About Ebor Gardens Primary Academy
Our Mission Statement
At Ebor Gardens and Victoria Primary Academy we provide the best education we can for all our pupils in a happy, caring and healthy environment. We provide a broad, balanced and creative curriculum that is stimulating and challenging and preparing children for life in modern Britain. Success is achieved in close partnership with pupils, parents, carers, governors and other members of our multicultural community.
At Ebor Gardens and Victoria Primary Academy we ensure that everyone in our school is treated with respect and dignity. Each person in our school is given fair and equal opportunities to develop their full potential with positive regard to gender, ethnicity, cultural and religious background, sexuality and disability.
We are privileged to be part of Wellspring Academy Trust who believes that every school is unique, because it has a unique history; it serves a unique community context and is full of unique individuals. They value and celebrate the unique identities of their schools. They encourage them to innovate, create and develop their uniqueness because they want others to learn from them.
The best way to get to know us at Ebor Gardens and Victoria Primary Academy is to come and visit – and the best time to come is when the children are here at school. Contact the school office to arrange a visit and see Ebor Gardens and Victoria Primary Academy at work and play!
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