Headteacher

Guided by our Christian values, we endeavour to motivate and inspire everyone to become a lifelong, resilient and enthusiastic learner. We aspire to equip everyone to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world, and to reach out to the wider community. We will share the gospel and give everyone the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as their support, guide and friend.

Lady Elizabeth Hastings C of E Primary School are looking for an inspirational, highly effective and, compassionate individual to appoint to the role of Headteacher.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher who, guided by our Christian values, can create a safe, caring environment where pupils can thrive emotionally, intellectually, morally, physically, socially and spiritually. 

We encourage applications from individuals who have had the opportunity to develop their leadership skills as a member of a school senior management team as well as established Heads.

At our school we are ambitious for both our staff and children, in November 2018 we were rated a ‘Good’ school following an Ofsted inspection and in October 2019 we were graded ‘Good’ in our SIAMS report.

As Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School we work closely with other church schools within the Diocese of York.  We also benefit from valuable collaborative partnerships with local schools; Brigshaw High School, Allerton Bywater, Great Preston, Kippax Ash Tree, Kippax Greenfield, Kippax North, Methley and Swillington. This partnership is called The Brigshaw Learning Partnership.

The successful candidate will: 

• Have a commitment and ability to communicate Christian values and principles through all aspects of school life
• Have a proven record of leading, managing, developing, inspiring and motivating staff
• Demonstrate the skills needed to develop and maintain an outstanding learning environment 
• Have excellent interpersonal skills

We warmly welcome all applicants to visit the school and over the summer you are welcome to contact the Chair of Governors Clare E Skinner on skinnec01@brigshawtrust.com to arrange an informal discussion. For a school visit please contact Emma Duffy, Avec Partnership, by email emma.duffy@avec-partnership.com or by phone on 07585 919 241 to arrange a suitable date and time.

An application pack can be requested from Emma Duffy (as above). Applications must be returned to the above email address.

Closing Date: 7th September 2020
Interview Date: WC 21st September 2020

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other pre employment checks.