This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Salary: £75,675 - £87,651 per year
Type: Permanent
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Location: Priory Lane Community School, Priory Lane, Scunthorpe, DN17 1HE
Job closes on: 17 January
Interview is on: 27 January
Service area: External
Job reference: ERYC004322
The job itself
“Leaders and staff have high expectations of what they expect pupils to learn. Pupils meet these expectations” - Ofsted, October 2023.
The Governors, staff, and children are seeking a motivational and experienced leader for our fantastic school. The successful candidate will have an outstanding skill set that will facilitate the further development of our culture of achievement for all, innovation, and inclusion, preparing our children for their future. Following a successful Ofsted inspection in October 2023, when the school was assessed as Good, the school continues on an improvement journey to provide a rounded educational experience for all our pupils. We are looking for a new headteacher to lead the school into the future.
We have a big focus on pastoral care, health, and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will be committed to ensuring the best possible outcome for every child.
Key Responsibilities
* Continue to develop the school while retaining our caring and inclusive ethos, ensuring that no child is left behind.
* Provide clear vision and strong leadership, thinking creatively to anticipate and solve problems.
* Inspire trust and mutual respect within our community.
* Be a strong, fair leader with an unwavering determination to raise standards.
* Lead by example, with an open and honest communication style that challenges, supports, and motivates others.
* Have high aspirations for our children, challenging all to do their best and to be ambitious both academically and personally.
* Manage resources effectively to ensure the best provision for our school.
If you feel that you would enjoy the challenge this role offers and would like to join our dedicated and supportive team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please visit our school’s website to find out more about our school. Visits can also be made on 8 January all day, 9 January AM only, and 13 January all day. We would be delighted to meet you and show you around our school.
Appointments can be made via Mrs Brookes in the school office at office@priorylanecommunityschool.com or by calling (01724) 844812.
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the whole school community. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and participate in a safer recruitment process.
Closing date: 17 January 2025 at noon.
Shortlisting: 22 January 2025
Interview date: 27 and 28 January 2025
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.
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