Headteacher

Methodist (VC) J, I & Nursery School 

Field Lane, Thornes, Wakefield WF2 7RU

Aspire to be the best? 

We  are looking to appoint an inspirational individual to lead this good school on its journey to outstanding.  

In our school “Teaching is always good and increasingly outstanding” and “Pupil behaviour is outstanding, they are courteous, polite and have highly positive attitudes to their learning” (OFSTED July 2013)  

If you are that exceptional individual, you will: 

• Be an inspirational role model with strong leadership, management and organisational skills who displays authority and sensitivity. 

• Be passionate about teaching and learning and believe in maximising the potential of all children in this inclusive school. 

• Have proven successful leadership at a primary level. 

• Be committed to ongoing development of broad curriculum enhanced by extracurricular activities. 

• Have the ability to build on our excellent relationships with parents, governors, the community and church.  

In return we can offer: 

• A welcoming school with happy confident children who enjoy learning and achieve well. 

• A talented dedicated staff. 

• A supportive and active governing body with a commitment to your continuing professional development.  

We warmly invite you to visit and see for yourself the tremendous potential our school offers and consider how you can take our excellent school to the next level. Please ring the school office on 01924 303630 to arrange a visit. 

Visits to be held on 28th April.  

The successful applicant will be required to complete a DBS form and to provide criminal conviction information.  

For an application form and recruitment pack, please contact the school on          

01924 303630 or email jtownend@methodist.wakefield.sch.uk  

Completed application forms should be returned by 5th May 2017 to 

Wakefield Methodist (VC) J, I and N School, Field Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RU or emailed to jtownend@methodist.wakefield.sch.uk  

Interview dates, week commencing 15th May.