What skills and experience we're looking for
• Has a commitment to maintaining and developing the strong vision, values and reputation of the school
• Has held a leadership role within education
• Is a determined leader who can motivate staff and manage all stakeholders, effectively shaping and delivering through the curriculum and school development plan
• Can consolidate professional practice and actively promote continuous improvement
• Will nurture, encourage and develop staff to deliver high-quality education for all our children
• Embraces and engages with our faith community, contributing to a collaborative, positive environment built on a foundation of Christian values.
• Will inspire our young people through an engaging and inclusive curriculum
• Maintains the strong partnership that exists between the Governing Body and the Senior Leadership Team
What the school offers its staff
• An established, mutually supportive, professional team who work well together
• A commitment to your continuous professional development
• A well-informed, conscientious and responsive Governing Body
Further details about the role
Headteacher
Salary: L12 - L19
Hours: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Reports to: Chair of Governors for the Governing Body
Responsible for: All staff and pupils within the school
The Governing Body of Todmorden Junior, Infant and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, confident leader for the post of Headteacher. We want to appoint a Headteacher who is passionate about children and the difference a first-class faith education can make.
We seek a Head who:
• Has a commitment to maintaining and developing the strong vision, values and reputation of the school
• Has held a leadership role within education
• Is a determined leader who can motivate staff and manage all stakeholders, effectively shaping and delivering through the curriculum and school development plan
• Can consolidate professional practice and actively promote continuous improvement
• Will nurture, encourage and develop staff to deliver high-quality education for all our children
• Embraces and engages with our faith community, contributing to a collaborative, positive environment built on a foundation of Christian values.
• Will inspire our young people through an engaging and inclusive curriculum
• Maintains the strong partnership that exists between the Governing Body and the Senior Leadership Team
In return, we offer:
• An established, mutually supportive, professional team who work well together
• A commitment to your continuous professional development
• A well-informed, conscientious and responsive Governing Body
A tour of the school is strongly encouraged. We are offering tours of the school between 10th March and 18th March 2025. Please contact the school office on 01706 812019 to arrange a tour.
To apply, please send a completed application form to : office@todmorden-jun.calderdale.sch.uk
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Closing Date: 11pm Sunday 23rd March 2025
Shortlisting Date: Week Commencing 24th March 2025
Selection Interviews: Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd April 2025
The school prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.