Headteacher

Flushdyke Junior & Infant School
Headteacher – Post reference 227436
Group 1 School – Leadership Range: L8-L14 (115 pupils on role)

Due to the planned early retirement of our long serving and highly-regarded headteacher of 11 years, we are looking to appoint a new leader who is personally committed to excellence, passionate about learning and raising standards of attainment and committed to our ethos.

Flushdyke Junior and Infant School is located in Ossett, West Yorkshire and is currently rated as Good by Ofsted (September 2017). We are well-respected and known for our high standards, exemplary pupil behaviour and a fully inclusive model of learning in which children thrive to the best of their abilities and where we celebrate the achievements of every pupil. We are proud of our warm, welcoming and inclusive school, where we value our community; providing opportunities for all pupils to have a wide range of experiences and become independent learners.

The dedicated and experienced Governing Body are seeking to appoint an inspirational and effective leader with a proven track record who will:

• Work collaboratively with staff and governors whilst sharing a strategic vision, giving clear leadership and demonstrating compassion, to cultivate a motivated, caring focused team
• Ensure that every child is at the centre of every decision in creating a culture of high expectation, safety and support, where all pupils can achieve success and be engaged in their own learning, supported by a curriculum appropriate to their individual needs and abilities
• Be warm and emotionally mature, with the ability to engage and build strong relationships with all members of our school family; children, parents/carers, staff, governors, other agencies and the wider community.
• Be an inspiring practitioner, with in-depth knowledge of excellence in primary teaching practice and the creativity, organization and drive to disseminate innovative teaching and learning strategies throughout the school, developing staff and achieving the best possible outcomes.
• Have leadership experience with a track record of driving improvement, possessing excellent people management skills and to effectively manage the school resources, including the school budget
  

In return we can offer you:

• A welcoming, happy and friendly school family.
• Delightful children who respect each other, have a thirst for learning new things and a staff culture which allows new members to thrive and develop.
• Significant levels of support from the Local Authority, Governing Board and a staff team who are experienced, committed and passionate about our school.
• A school community which is proud of their enviable outdoor learning space and activities.
• Ongoing support and commitment to your own professional development.
  

If you believe you possess these qualities to take on the exciting challenge, then the Governing Body would love to hear from you.

While social distancing measures are in place, we would still like to offer the opportunity to show you around our lovely school, so you can see for yourself the tremendous potential the school offers. Please contact Jane Lawton, Chair of Governors at chair@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient dates and times or ask any specific questions.

For further information please visit: http://getahead.wakefield.gov.uk

Applications should be completed online by noon on Monday 7th September 2020
Shortlisting - Thursday 10th September 2020
Interview dates (subject to social distancing guidelines): Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September 2020

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Disbarring Service and satisfactory pre-employment checks and references will be required. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to make a declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations (if applicable)

For further information please visit www.wakefield.gov.uk alternatively you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8506506 or email jobs@wakefield.gov.uk