Headteacher

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Due to the retirement of our highly regarded Head Teacher, the governors are seeking to appoint a strong and effective leader to this friendly and fully inclusive primary school.

The governors of this hard working, happy and improving school are seeking a high calibre leader to continue this school’s journey from good to outstanding.

If you are that exceptional individual who wants to work with our amazing children you will:

• Have a proven track record demonstrating an ability to provide inspirational leadership.
• Be passionate about teaching and learning and believe in maximising the potential of all children in this fully inclusive school.
• Have the ability and commitment to build on our excellent working relationships with parents, governors and the wider community.
• Be able to motivate, challenge and inspire others to provide high quality teaching and learning.

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue to develop this “Good” school where “the school’s leaders have had a strong impact on raising the quality and effectiveness of teaching throughout the school” (Ofsted July 2015).
• A friendly and welcoming school with happy, confident children who enjoy learning and achieving.
• Committed and hardworking staff, keen to improve further and raise standards.
• A fully supportive and focussed governing body committed to your professional development.

If you would like to know more about our school, please come and visit us. Mrs Moyser, our current Head Teacher, is looking forward to showing you around the school on the 3rd and 9th February 2017. The visit will provide you with an opportunity to see the school in action and ask questions. This can be arranged by contacting our School Business Manager, Michelle Bradley, on 01924 290360.

For further information please visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk/jobs. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) or email: jobs@wakefield.gov.uk  

Completed application forms should be returned to the contact centre by Friday 10th February 2017.

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 21st February 2017.
Interview date: Thursday 9th and Friday 10th March 2017.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Satisfactory pre-employment checks and references will be required. You will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to make a declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Flanshaw J&I School
Flanshaw Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AS.