The Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and committed professional with a proven track record of successful leadership.
The vision of the Governors is:
1. Sustain and build upon the current high level of attainment
2. Maintain multi-cultural practice across the school
3. Drive the continued development of a curriculum that is broad and challenging for all learners
4. Ensure continued professional development for all teachers and support staff
5. Maintain a safe, happy and inclusive environment
We are looking for an established head teacher or an exceptional deputy head with a proven track record of delivering exceptional leadership.
You Will:
1. Be an inspirational, energetic, enthusiastic and caring leader who successfully embraces the challenges and changes in primary education
2. Be passionate about children’s education with high expectations for children’s achievement, delivering high standards of attainment, behaviour and personal development
3. Be innovative, flexible and forward thinking, building on the school's existing strengths, driving further improvements and creating a vision for the future
4. Be committed to delivering a curriculum that is broad, challenging and inclusive so that all learners are well-prepared for the next phase of their education and for life as young people in Leicester
5. Have the ability to empower a talented team, being committed to the individual professional development of the staff and the management of their performance, through genuine care and interest in them
6. Build and maintain effective relationships with parents/carers, partners and the community to enhance the education of all pupils
7. Champion the attendance and safeguarding of all pupils so that every child can achieve their full potential
We offer a school with:
1. Children who are eager to learn and be the best that they can both academically and personally
2. A diverse multi-cultural school who are seeking to develop further links with feeder schools
3. A hard working and dedicated staff that work to high standards
4. Strong support from a committed Governing body
5. An exciting opportunity to further your professional development
The Children, Governors and Staff welcome visits to the school; please contact our Business Manager Angela Dixon.
Closing date: Midnight on 23rd February 2025.
Short Listing: Wednesday 26th/Thursday 27th February 2025
Interviews: 24th and 25th March 2025.
The details will be shared with all shortlisted candidates at the same time; you should assume that both days are required.
Start Date: The first day of the new appointment shall be 21 August 2025. This is an INSET day for the school.
If you would like to apply to be our Headteacher, please complete the electronic application form. The Eteach platform is to be used to complete and submit applications. Along with the application form, applicants are asked to provide a supporting statement, no longer than two A4 pages, outlining their vision for the school, relevant experiences and skills, and their approach to fulfilling the role's expectations as detailed in the recruitment pack.
References will be requested for applicants that are shortlisted.
Safer Recruitment
Wyvern Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment background checks, including satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list clearance, online and social media checks, and completion of relevant safeguarding training including Safeguarding Children in Education.
All school roles are classed as regulated activity and as such, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Diversity Statement
Wyvern Primary School is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to ensuring fair treatment for all current and prospective employees. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marital or civil partnership status.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and warmly encourage suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and become part of our team at Wyvern.
We are committed to keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse and to promoting their welfare, and we expect that everyone who comes to work for us will share the same commitment. Fulfilling this responsibility includes making sure that our recruitment process includes a range of measures to identify those who may be unsuitable to work with children and young people. In addition, all roles within the school/college are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and completion of a Childcare Disqualification Declaration. These posts may also be subject to further DBS re-checks at appropriate intervals.
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