Headteacher (E6516) - St Oswald’s CofE Primary School
St Oswald’s C of E Primary School has stood proudly on The Green in Guiseley since the 16th century. It has inspired thousands of children to reach their full potential, creating a culture of lifelong learning.
The Governors and our school community are now looking for an inspirational, dynamic and driven Headteacher who isn’t afraid to challenge but embodies our school values. They need to be ready to lead our school into its next exciting chapter on its journey to Outstanding.
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of excellent leadership, management and the knowledge and skills to:
1. Ensure that the children at St Oswald’s have the best opportunity to realise their full potential in a broad range of balanced, creative and challenging curriculum in a caring, supportive, encouraging and inclusive community.
2. Be an inspirational, compassionate and forward-thinking leader using developed strategies in order to further improve our school.
3. Provide strategic direction whilst prioritising wellbeing and professional development of our dedicated team across the school.
4. Ensure that the Christian ethos of the school is at the heart of everything we do.
5. Be resolute in providing the conditions for an effective safeguarding culture across the school.
6. Continue to embed and build upon the school’s values and vision.
7. Be outward looking, ready to embrace new developments in educational practice, whilst continuing to value the strengths of the current partnerships held and developing these further.
Closing Date: 9am 24th January 2025
Shortlisting: 24th January 2025
Selection & Interview Days: 30th and 31st January 2025
Contract: Permanent from September 2025 with consideration for an earlier start date.
For any questions regarding the post, a full job pack/application form or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Nicola Towers, School Business Manager and Clerk to the Governors at nicola.towers@stoswaldsleeds.org or 01943 873570.
Our 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 online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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