Primary School Headteacher

Meanwood CE Primary School is a thriving voluntary aided primary faith school at the heart of the suburb and former village in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire. It sits on the edge of Meanwood Park with Meanwood Valley Trail and woodlands close by. The position is effective from 1 September 2023.

At Meanwood CE Primary School, all governors, staff, parents and children work together as a team and live out the CARE values: Cooperate, Achieve, Reflect and Empathise that are fundamental to school life:

COOPERATE: Share and learn together.

ACHIEVE: Try your best, always.

REFLECT: Value everyone and everything.

EMPATHISE: Stand in someone else’s shoes.

The Governors are looking for a leader who lives out the Christian ethos and values that are the golden thread within the community.

You will have a track record of demonstrating a passion for education and learning and will bring your unique and creative leadership experience and skills to continue our commitment to raising achievement and standards for all.

Our children and school community are looking for someone who:

·        Is an inspirational and entrepreneurial school leader who can effectively ensure the vision of the school and continue to drive towards to the exceptional, whilst building on the existing foundations

·        Is committed to supporting and promoting the ethos and values of a Christian school in the tradition of the Church of England

·        Can embrace the principles outlined in the Church of England’s vision for education

·        Is inclusive, can demonstrate Christian love, respect, care and compassion for the school environment and the community it serves, and makes a difference

·        Is accessible and motivates, with the ability to empower and develop all layers of the staff team

·        Is committed to CPD and enabling people to advance in their careers

·        Can adapt to change and is responsive to the changing demographics of the school

·        Has strong interpersonal skills and can maintain and build on the effective partnerships, with the diocese, Holy Trinity Church and cluster of schools to support our community

·        Promotes diversity and inclusion.

Our new Headteacher will bring:

·        The ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders

·        The energy and creativity to drive curriculum innovation

·        Innovative, supportive and empowering leadership and communication skills with a vision that inspires and motivates

·        An ability to turn challenging situations into positive outcomes

·        A demonstrable track record of developing a team to meet the high expectations required

In return, we can offer: 

Inquisitive, vibrant and well-behaved children who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.

·        A dedicated hardworking staff team with a wide spectrum of experience who are keen to build on the schools existing strengths. 

·        A supportive governing body committed to enabling the ongoing success of the school and the investment in the continued professional development for the successful candidate

·        An energetic and determined PTA which goes from strength to strength in support of the school  

·        An induction process supported by the Governing body, Local Authority and the Diocese

We would be happy to accept applications from school leaders, including Headteachers, Heads of School, Deputy Head Teachers and Assistant Headteachers with relevant strong school leadership experience.

We strongly encourage potential candidates to visit the school to experience what it has to offer, although understand that this may not be possible. Please contact our School Business Manager, Janine Docherty on 0113 2755883 to arrange a visit on Monday 27th March 2023. We will also try and accommodate ‘out of hours’ visits.

To request an application pack please email Dave Wood at woodd01@carrmanor.org.uk .

Closing date: 12/04/23

Shortlisting: 17/04/23

Assessment dates: 24/04/23 and 25/04/23

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and

volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.