Headteacher

Oakfield Primary School

Salary: £64,143-£74,295 per annum (L18-L24) to be agreed based on level at interview

Location: Edinburgh Rd, Widnes

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week.

Reference: Pri/21/165036

Required as soon as possible.

Are you the inspirational leader who can take us from “Good” to “Outstanding”?

Oakfield Primary School is situated in Widnes, Cheshire and is within easy reach of Liverpool, Manchester and Chester, with excellent links to the motorway network.

The School is a community primary school with approximately 282 children on roll, (with a published admission number of 40) for children aged from 3 to 11 years. The School was judged as “Good”, by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in February 2016. The School incorporates a nursery class which provides places for up to 52 fte. There are two resource based classes, one in Keystage 1 and one in Keystage 2 which specialise in speech, language and communication.

Situated in attractive grounds with extensive playing fields, the School serves the community in which it is located with great commitment and pride. The School has gone through an extensive upgrading of facilities in the past few years.

The School provides a stimulating, learning environment where the highest standards are promoted, and inclusion is embedded. The children enjoy their education and the breadth of experiences offered.

Our Children and Parents are looking for a Head Teacher who:

• Is kind and caring.
• Listens to the children.
• Is fair and firm.
• Is exciting with a good sense of humour.
• Will be a visible presence around the school.
• Is inclusive.
• Values Learning Outside the Classroom.

Our Staff need you to be:

• Inspirational and effective as a leader.
• Self-motivated and collaborative.
• Approachable and supportive.
• Interested in developing their talents and skills.

The Governing Board is looking for someone who:

• Has a clear vision for building upon our strengths and successes and the leadership skills to move our School forward from “Good” to “Outstanding”
• Has the drive and experience to take our School forward to a centre of excellence for speech, language and communication.
• Can maintain strong relationships with parents and staff.
• Can build partnerships with the local and global community.
• Is able to make a positive difference to every child.

We can offer you:

• Happy, well behaved children.
• Experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated staff.
• Parents who are supportive and happy with their child’s experience of School.
• A well-resourced and attractive working environment.
• A very supportive Governing Body.
• Excellent administration and site management support.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 12 noon.

Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 5 October 2021.

Interviews will be held on Monday 18 October 2021.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the School on Wednesday 13 October 2021.

If successful, you will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://clearcheck.co.uk/enhanced

The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment.

An equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Apply link: https://ats-haltonschools.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/165036-headteacher?ga_client_id=9ef55a4a-53e7-44aa-aa9d-01e8846d52e2&source=913-tes

Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.