SCHOOL VACANCY
Dringhouses Primary School is a delightful, thriving school with happy pupils and a dynamic curriculum provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an established leader to take the school to the next level in its journey and build upon the excellent relationships and reputation that it has built up and develop these further in our continual pursuit of excellence.
About You
We are seeking to appoint a principled and reflective Headteacher to further shape our thriving school in the next phase of its development. You will build on a collaborative and values-driven culture that will see our children develop, grow, and contribute an active part in today’s society, with confidence, creativity and courage.
We are looking for a proven senior leader with excellent teaching skills and the ability to develop our small, dedicated team whilst maximising achievement. An excellent communicator, you should have a thorough knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy and possess strong networking skills enabling you to maintain and develop future partnerships. You will be an outstanding teaching practitioner able to set and achieve ambitious goals for all pupils with a variety of needs; continually seek to raise standards by developing staff and ensuring high quality and depth of teaching and learning, and develop a clear vision to move the school towards excellence and continue its further improvement.
Our new leader will foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel valued and encouraged to express themselves. You will maintain and build upon our strong sense of community and be an ambassador who leads by example and is not afraid to have difficult conversations. You will be an accomplished communicator with a passion for education and thrive on driving a positive school culture that promotes academic excellence but also social and emotional development.
We Can Offer You
* A happy, caring and supportive school, with dedicated staff, supportive families, and support from the local authority.
* An excellent opportunity to provide strategic leadership and direction, working collaboratively and constructively with the governing body to achieve this.
* An opportunity to see the huge potential that exists and the time to make Dringhouses Primary School a beacon of excellence in primary education.
* A governing body that is committed to providing support on all matters to ensure our school thrives and all children reach their potential.
* A strong, committed community who work cohesively and collaboratively.
Safeguarding
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Queries & Further Information
For further information about our opportunity, please visit our dedicated recruitment microsite. For an informal, confidential conversation about the role please call Helen on 01609 532254 or email. Helen has been engaged to support us with recruitment to this exciting opportunity.
When applying please take into account the following supporting documents:
* Person Specification
* Job Description
* Application guidance, including policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
When Applying Please Consider
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
Closing Date:
Sunday 9 March 2025 at 12 midnight
Shortlisting:
Wednesday 1 March
City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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