Headteacher

Teaching commitment 0.2fte

Cawood Church of England Primary School is a successful and friendly church school, rooted in Christian Values. We are extremely proud of all that goes on here and value our high standards of achievement and progress.

Christian values are central to the ethos of our school and we aim to provide a curriculum that is fun, creative, enriched and challenging. We encourage all members of our school community to develop the skills and confidence to reach their full potential in every aspect of life. We strive to provide high standards of teaching and excellent learning opportunities in a safe, friendly and supportive environment. We believe that a strong partnership between school, home, parish and community is essential to our children’s development. At Cawood, everyone matters.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and experienced professional with a remit to further shape our improvement plan, while continuing to raise standards and promote the Christian faith in a way that is relevant and inspiring to young people.

An effective leader, motivator and team builder, you must have the ability and presence to inspire and influence pupils, staff and stakeholders, leading by example and encouraging collaboration. As well as assuming responsibility for all aspects of school life, you will also direct the school’s strategic planning, lead the development of the curriculum and deliver an outstanding provision which meets the needs of all our young people.

Creative and resilient, you must be able to demonstrate well-developed leadership skills and a talent for managing budgets. Approachable, visible, and at the heart of school life, you will promote ambition and equality throughout the school and its wider community. Some faith school experience is required.

In return, we can offer you strong support, the freedom to shape the future of the school, and the opportunity for your continued professional development.

If you have aspiration we look forward to receiving your application.

For all other enquiries about the role, please contact our appointed recruitment adviser Steve Cooper, Resourcing Solutions – North Yorkshire County Council at: steve.cooper2@northyorks.gov.uk or call 01609 535585.

If you would like to visit the school to find out more about us, please call Linda Grimshaw or Beth Lister on 01757 268368, or email: admin@cawood.n-yorks.sch.uk. Please note that school closes for the summer holidays on Tuesday 26 July.

Closing date for applications: 23:59hrs Monday 29 August 2016

Shortlisting: Monday 5 September 2016

Interviews: Thursday 15 and Friday 16 September 2016

For more information and to apply, please visit www.cawoodprimary.co.uk

You are reminded that this is an application form for a post in a Church of England Voluntary Aided school, in which the Governing Body is the employer.  If you are appointed, the Contract you will be asked to sign includes the following clause:

“As the Headteacher of a Church of England School, you are required to have regard to the Christian character of the School and its Foundation, and to undertake not to do anything in any way contrary to the interests of the Foundation. You are required to give and/or supervise the giving of religious education in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England and the Trust Deed of the School.  You are required to take part in and lead acts of religious worship”.