Head of School (Primary)

Salary: Competitive

Contract:  Permanent Monday – Friday 32.5 hours per week

Closing date for applications:   9th April 2024

Interviews: TBC

Start date:  1st September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational Head of School for our primary phase. The Head of School will be passionate about ensuring the achievement of the highest possible personal and educational standards. The role is based in our Primary phase of circa 350 pupils.

The successful candidate will care deeply about the primary curriculum and be ambitious for the school and all its children. You will believe ardently in the power of education to shape Children’s lives.

The successful candidate will work closely under the direction of the Executive Headteacher and maintain and develop an atmosphere and structure where all students and adults are valued and able to achieve excellence and fulfil the school’s high expectations.

Our ideal candidate will be a colleague who shares our commitment to high standards of professionalism and academic achievement. If you are an outstanding individual wanting to ensure the Academy continues to flourish, we would be delighted to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy, you will experience a supportive culture within a Trust that has very high aspirations. We value our staff and provide them with many developmental opportunities within the Partnership.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust consists of fourteen schools, across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and North Hertfordshire who work closely together to provide the best possible learning experience for our learners. Royston is a market town with good facilities, within easy reach of Cambridge and Stevenage and with excellent transport links to London.

Please visit our website: https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information and to download an application form. Completed application forms together with a covering letter should be submitted to: HR@diamondlearningtrust.com

If you would like to visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you, to make an appointment please contact Mrs Tracey Sell. t.sell@kjar.org.uk

Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post. Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.