Headteacher

Alwoodley is a thriving two-form entry community primary school in north Leeds with an attached nursery, and our pupils come from culturally rich and diverse backgrounds. This diversity serves as a fundamental driver for the school and underpins our motto: learning together, growing stronger.

We are proud to provide a nurturing, safe and vibrant environment where learning is meaningful and memorable, and our children are challenged, prepared and happy learners. We believe our approach instils a life-long love of learning and curiosity and prepares our children for the challenges and adventures that await beyond the school gates.

We can offer you:

• an ‘outstanding’ two-form entry school with enthusiastic children from diverse backgrounds
• a strong, committed staff and an active governing body focused on continuous improvement
• a financially stable, well-maintained school building, with extensive and well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments
• a commitment to your professional development and personal wellbeing

Our children want a headteacher who:

• is fair and reasonable, smart and helpful, caring, funny and kind
• strives to make school and learning enjoyable
• is creative, brave, understands our diverse community and rewards good work
• inspires us, makes sure we’re safe and treats everyone with respect.

We want a leader who:

• has a vision for Alwoodley, fuelled by fresh ideas from a vast range of experiences
• values the whole curriculum and has creative ideas on covering all subjects effectively
• is supportive, understanding and mindful of a healthy work/life balance
• is skilled and experienced in all aspects of modern school management.

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school on either Tuesday, 14th December at 9.30am or Wednesday, 5th January at 1.30pm. Please contact Paula O’Malley on 0113 268 6104 or paula.o’malley@alwoodley.netto confirm your chosen day.

For an application pack, please send a request to educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk

Shortlisting date: 17th January 2022

Assessment day: 7th February 2022

Interview day: 8th February 2022

Alwoodley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to vetting including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.