Headteacher (E6725) - Ledston Elizabeth Hasting Church of England (VA) Primary School
‘Inspiring, Nurturing, Challenging’
Anything is possible with faith in God
Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England (VA) Primary School, 10 Green Lane, Ledston, Castleford, WF10 2BD, 01977 557758
office@lehledston.co.uk
Headteacher Vacancy
Pay Range: L10 - L16 Start Date: September 2025
Our new Headteacher will be inspiring, motivational, approachable and be able to demonstrate academic strength, whilst ensuring that all children feel cared for, supported, and nurtured.
Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England (VA) Primary School has a vibrant atmosphere where our children thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are an inclusive school and work hard to ensure each child is continually inspired, nurtured and challenged to develop a lifelong love of learning alongside relationship, action and moral virtues for today and their future.
We are looking for a strong leader who will have a passion for the school and will recognise the important interplay between community, school, and positive outcomes for children. We want you to build on the success of our school, understanding that we offer each child a safe, caring environment where they can thrive emotionally, intellectually, morally, physically, socially and spiritually.
Important qualities in our new Headteacher are:
1. A skilled and effective communicator who motivates staff, pupils, parents, governors, and community
2. A proven leader who can develop and motivate a high performing team committed to their own professional journey
3. A strong, committed individual who will fulfil the vision and values of our school
4. Energetic and creative to drive evidence-based learning innovation - recognising and maintaining existing practices that are working effectively, whilst showing a healthy appetite for change where appropriate
5. Nurturing whilst setting high expectations, creating a positive culture for the holistic development of all children
In return we can offer you:
1. A warm, friendly and welcoming school which is central within our community
2. Happy, well behaved, and motivated pupils who are kind and caring
3. An effective, committed, and driven team
4. Supportive parents who want to be partners in their children's education
5. A supportive and proactive governing body
6. Close links with the Church and wider community
7. A commitment to support you and your professional development
You are warmly invited to visit our school and are welcome to come and find out more about us on either of the following days: Thursday 6th February or Wednesday 12th February 2025
The closing date for applications is Friday 28th February 2025 (noon)
Shortlisting will take place on 4th March 2025
Assessments and interviews will take place on 10th & 11th March 2025
Lady Elizabeth Hastings C. of E. (VA) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We passionately believe that a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued will be a better place for children and our staff. We want a staff body which reflects the population of Leeds and understand the benefits this will bring.
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