Headteacher - Primary
Warley Road Primary Academy
Calderdale
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 21-27
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 February 2020
Job overview
Warley Road Primary Academy
Headteacher Post
Leadership 21-27
Relocation expenses considered
September 2020 Start or as soon as possible thereafter
Warley Road Primary Academy is a diverse and inclusive 2-11 academy in Halifax, Calderdale and a member of Impact Education Multi Academy Trust. There are 578 children on roll plus 75 in nursery and the academy is in a strong financial position.
Warley Road is an academy where hearts and minds connect. Staff, governors and trustees are unwaveringly ambitious for our children, their families and the community that we are proud to serve. Our purpose is clear; we want our children to have a bright future, to be able to contribute as successful individuals to their community and the world in which they live; whilst ensuring their safety remains a priority. We want to give them the life skills and confidence that will support them in making the right choices and equip them for adult life.
Warley Road was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2017 when the school was judged to be Good. In 2019 Key Stage 2 Progress scores in reading, writing and maths were +3.9, +1.3 and +6.1 respectively. Although there have been improvements in EYFS and Key Stage 1 since the last inspection, these remain a key priority for improvement.
Trustees and governors are seeking to appointment a new Headteacher to replace Gill Horner, who retires this summer following 15 years of exceptional leadership. Gill will continue to play an active role in the development of the Trust through her position as Director of Primary Education.
What we offer
• Highly ambitious and supportive staff, parents, governors and trustees.
• Well behaved children who want to do well.
• Excellent facilities (including swimming pool).
• First class professional training and development opportunities, including bespoke coaching and mentoring.
• Well-established and effective business support and administrative functions.
• System Leadership opportunities through Trust developments.
We are looking for
• A caring leader who embraces the vision and values of the Trust and actively engages with our Core Principles.
• A leader who has energy and can inspire confidence in children, staff and parents.
• A leader who has the highest expectations and is uncompromising in their ambition for children and the community we serve.
• An existing senior leader, ready for your first Headship or an existing Headteacher ready for a new challenge.
• A leader who actively contributes to the development of the Trust.
Visits to the Academy are encouraged. The following times and dates are available:
Thurs 6th Feb 9.30am – 11.00am or 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Mon 24th Feb 9.30am – 11.00am or 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Gill Horner and Trust Chief Executive Officer, Mick Kay will be on hand to meet prospective applicants. Please call Viv Helliwell, PA to the CEO, on 01484 799321, to arrange your visit. If a visit is not practical, an informal discussion can also be arranged.
Closing date for applications is Thursday 27th February at 12.00 noon. Applicants with a TES account can use the quick apply button. Alternatively an application form is available for download. Interviews will take place week beginning 9th March.
Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for all relevant posts.
Attached documents
About Warley Road Primary Academy
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A message from the Headteacher:
Thank you for taking an interest in our school. I hope that you find the information both informative and inspiring. Here at Warley Road we are proud of the welcoming, caring, supportive and secure environment in which all children are valued.
As educators building an exciting, creative and meaningful curriculum, which equips learners for all stages of their education and beyond, is central to our vision here at Warley Road. We believe that children should be skilled and articulate. We teach this through insisting on the ‘4R’s’ (Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Reflection) in all that we do. Children are taught to know the importance of reading and spotting progress in what they do. We want our children to be proud of their achievements and we, as a school, recognise their successes in the widest possible sense.
Through ‘i-challenge’ we focus on how children learn and this is underpinned by building relationships, building teamwork and building confidence.
Our aims:
- The achievement, personal development and well-being of children and young people, where the welfare of others is seen to be the first concern of all, no matter their starting point
- Promoting and supporting parent and carer engagement in the development of learning and educational experience of their children
- To understand the community context within which the academy operates and to engage in appropriate activities with other agencies and community groups to promote community cohesion and economic regeneration
- Having an aspiration to be the best that we can be
- Outstanding learning and teaching which engages pupils and is active, collaborative and encourages independence
- To foster pupil voice intended to empower and involve young people in the development and delivery of their own education and the life of their academy
- To create and sustain a creative curriculum which meets the needs of all learners, is engaging and fun
- To support the development of professional networks, within our group and beyond, providing school to school support, opportunities for pupils, and sharing professional development
- To promote community involvement with our school and lifelong community learning.
Lesley Heathcote
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