What skills and experience we're looking for
St. Michael’s CofE Academy, part of Enhance Academy Trust, is a vibrant and successful school situated in Wakefield, close to the M1. Due to the retirement of our current highly regarded Headteacher, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and talented leader to work with a very special community of children, staff and parents continuing to lead them on their journey to excellence.
The successful candidate will a be a highly visible, collaborative and aspirational leader who will model the highest levels of professionalism and inspire, motivate and develop our staff and children setting them firmly on the road to success.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
• Is an exceptional primary practitioner
• Is a team player with high expectations and proven track record of developing the curriculum and sustaining high outcomes
• Is well-motivated, innovative and able to support others to deliver the highest standards
• Displays excellent leadership skills and can develop leadership skills in others
• Can build strong relationships
• Is passionate about making a difference
• Is committed to working with parents, the community, the Local Academy Board and the Trust to achieve the very best for all our pupils
• Will embrace the ethos of a Christian school in the tradition of the Church of England
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly, dedicated and talented team of caring and highly motivated staff
• A community of children, staff and governors with high aspirations and a real thirst for learning and success
• A genuine opportunity to lead and make a difference
• A school rooted firmly in the local community
• The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and diverse group of schools within a forward thinking, supportive and ambitious Trust that strives for excellence and believes in investing in and empowering leaders.
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and expertise by working closely with our Director of School Improvement and Deputy CEO.
To find out more about St Michael’s please visit our website at:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit and for a discussion about the role please contact Mark Randall, CEO: mark.randall@enhanceacad.org.uk. Further details and Application Forms are also available by email.
Completed Application Forms should be returned by email to mark.randall@enhanceacad.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media check for shortlisted candidates, prohibition from teaching, right to work, two satisfactory references. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.