Headteacher

Ravenscroft Community Primary School

Ebony Way, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Merseyside L33 1XT

Tel: 0151 477 8290  

E mail: ravenscroft@knowsley.gov.uk

Headteacher

Leadership Range L15 to L21

£62,561 - £71,765 per annum

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher the Governing Body of Ravenscroft Community Primary school is looking for a special individual to lead our school. We are looking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, and committed Headteacher to lead our good school in the next stage of its journey to outstanding. This is a wonderful opportunity for a vibrant and kind person who, in partnership with staff, children, senior leaders and governors, will be instrumental in the continued and future success of our school. The successful applicant will have significant Senior Leadership experience. The position offers the exciting prospect of working as part of a happy, enthusiastic team within a friendly, positive, and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued for the unique individual they are.

We can provide:

• a happy, safe, nurturing, and secure environment
• enthusiastic, motivated, well behaved, and happy children who are keen to learn and do their very best
• a hard-working and talented staff team who are dedicated to enabling all our children to achieve their potential
• a supportive and influential governing body with a clear vision for the future of our lovely school
• strong and engaging support from parents/carers along with positive and established links with the local and wider community of Kirkby

You will provide:

• a genuine enthusiasm and love of children, staff and all that happens at Ravenscroft
• be visible, approachable, committed and caring to our pupils, staff, and parents
• a clear vision for our school and the skills and ability to implement this vision in partnership with all key members of the school community including Governors, staff, children, parents/carers, and local community
• a commitment to an outstanding education for all children in our care underpinned by high expectations of securing high achievement and attainment for all
• an understanding and dedication to the importance of work life balance for all stakeholders within school where the care and wellbeing of all is of vital importance
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills which will develop leaders at all levels throughout the school
• proven successful leadership & management experience where you will ‘lead by example’

Ravenscroft Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of our children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safeguarding children and their families’. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022’.

Further details and an application pack are available from the school http://ravenscroftcp.co.uk/ and returnable to: recruitment@knowsley.gov.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd March- 12 noon

Short Listing: Friday 3rd March

Interviews: 13th/14th March