Principal (Headteacher/Head of Academy)
Westerton Primary Academy
Leeds
- £72,497 - £83,971 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 5 (L23 - L29)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2022
- Apply by:
- 7 February 2022
Job overview
PRINCIPAL (HEADTEACHER/HEAD OF ACADEMY)
Location: Westerton Primary Academy
Hours: Full time
Salary: Group 5 (L23 - L29) £72,497- £83,971 (per annum)
Category: Permanent Teaching staff
Closing Date: 7 February @ 9am
Interviews: 10 & 11 February 2022
Required for 1 September 2022
Leodis Academies Trust is a successful Multi Academy Trust with five schools in the South Leeds area. Due to the current Principal retiring in August 2022, we are looking for a Principal/Head of Academy at Westerton Primary Academy.
Westerton Primary Academy is an educational centre of excellence where we pride ourselves on our ability to develop all aspects of our learners. The Academy is a large three form entry school at the heart of a supportive and welcoming Trust. We are looking for an inspirational and innovative leader who will build on the existing successes which our current Principal will leave as her legacy.
Demonstrating consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct, you will be responsible for providing conditions in which all staff and students can fulfil their potential. You will also:
- be a visible and accessible leader, promoting the school and positively engaging with parents, carers, local schools and the wider community
- have senior leadership experience and be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to whole school improvement
- work effectively in partnership with the CEO Principal, central team, senior leaders from across Leodis, Trustees and Governors
- have the ambition, drive and resilience of an excellent leader
In return we can offer:
- an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community whilst working within a school that values each and every person, embraces diversity and addresses individual needs through personalised approaches
- an inclusive school environment with confident and enthusiastic children who respect and encourage one another
- a skilled and knowledgeable staff team and experienced Governors and Trustees
- strong partnerships with other academies within our multi-academy Trust
- opportunities for professional development and leadership beyond Westerton
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For a discussion about this role or to visit the Academy, please contact Sara Cubitt, Leodis HR Manager on 0113 887 3608 or s.cubitt@leodis.org.uk . Further information about the role, including a job description and person specification, can be downloaded on our website https://vacancies.leodisacademiestrust.com/vacancy/principal-head-of-academy/.
How to apply
To apply for this role please download the application form which can be accessed by clicking the link https://vacancies.leodisacademiestrust.com/vacancy/principal-head-of-academy/. Please submit the application form to recruitment@leodis.org.uk once complete along with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 to accompany your application outlining your visions and philosophy for education. If you have any difficulties with this, please contact 0113 887 3608.
Attached documents
About Westerton Primary Academy
- Westerton Primary Academy
- Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield
- West Yorkshire
- WF3 1AR
- United Kingdom
Dear Parents, Carers and Colleagues
We would like to warmly welcome you to Westerton Primary Academy, an educational centre of excellence where we pride ourselves on our ability to develop all aspects of our learners. Whilst under our guidance, we diligently aim to maximise the educational opportunities of all our children, helping them to identify and fulfil their potential whilst becoming valuable citizens who contribute positively to society.
Our emphasis on academic success is matched by our commitment to developing high artistic standards, physical prowess and an understanding that emotional well-being can be fostered through enriching, positive opportunities to collaborate, support and compete.
A tour of our learning environment reveals confident, enthusiastic young people who are willing to learn and enjoy new challenges. They question, experiment and persevere as they engage with and apply new knowledge, skills and understanding. Their respect and encouragement for each other is derived from the safety of knowing each and every person is valued, diversity is embraced and personalised approaches ensure individual needs are addressed.
Pupil voice is strong at Westerton. It resounds through the School Council to be heard by our supportive Governing Body and extremely committed staff team. The contribution of parents working in harmony with the school is also highly valued and cannot be overestimated. We firmly believe that a strong partnership between home and school begins before a child even enters the classroom. We enjoy working closely with parents, providing information and plentiful opportunities to engage, in order to forge that essential bond to maximise the life chances of every child. We look forward to meeting you in person.
Yours faithfully
Principal: Mrs Stephanie Makin
Safeguarding Statement
The Governing Body and staff of Westerton Primary Academy take as our first priority the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of our pupils, to minimise risk and to work together with other agencies to ensure rigorous arrangements are in place within our academy to identify, assess, and support those children who are suffering harm and to keep them safe and secure whilst in our care.
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