Headteacher

This is an exciting opportunity to take a school with huge potential to the next level. We are seeking a talented leader who is ambitious for our pupils and believes in our overarching aim of helping ‘more pupils, particularly the disadvantaged, achieve highly. Achievement includes academic success and developing the personal qualities to lead happy, healthy and successful lives’. 

As Headteacher, you will:

• Play a leading role in delivering the trust’s aims and objectives, in accordance with our Funding Agreement and Strategy Plan;
• Lead and manage a primary school to a high standard, fulfilling the standards described in the National Standards for Headteachers 2020, the Governance Handbook and the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document;
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the CEO, to support colleagues in other trust schools, to strategically lead areas of trust-wide development or build partnerships that support the delivery of the trust’s objectives;
• Be accountable to the Executive Principal for achieving the highest standards of education for pupils in the academy.

The ideal candidate will:

• Share our belief in ‘Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best’;
• Enjoy developing teachers, the curriculum and routines that help our children achieve their best;
• Want to join a team of supportive headteachers, who support each other to achieve the best for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds;
• Have a strong track record as a leader, with the ability to enthuse pupils;
• Have the ability to lead and inspire colleagues;
• Have successful track record of coaching and supporting colleagues, to improve standards.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Heaton Avenue, A SHARE Primary Academy is one of the eight schools within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield.

• We are a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
• We have a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
• We aim to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Applications must be made via the Every Portal using the following link:

https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=c4bb4149-cc7f-46f9-978e-ef8b9db0e3c5

Closing date: Tuesday 5th March 2024

Interview date: 12th and 13th March 2024

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post and an online search will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates.

SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.