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Head of School
| Posting date: | 12 January 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 January 2025 |
| Location: | Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD6 1SR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b614c48a-7468-433a-be70-b6bfc7f55e0a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. The Trust comprises of 17 Primaries and two Secondaries that work together as a family of Schools. The Academy Council and Trust Board of this joyful school are looking to appoint an inspirational leader, whose own vision and faith support our mission in providing an excellent Catholic Education, where every person is precious to God.
St Winefride’s is a two form entry primary school with a nursery, giving it a capacity of 445 and a workforce of over 60 staff. The newly appointed leader should therefore be a strong leader of people, empowering those around them. They will have exceptional teaching skills and be passionate about fostering each child’s potential and cultivating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone feels valued.
Supported by Executive Head St Winefride’s provides an exciting opportunity for individuals enthusiastic about enhancing life opportunities for young people. Working in partnership with leaders across the Trust, the new Head of School will be instrumental in creating a lasting positive impact on the children and the community we serve.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Program: Telephone counselling and mental health support is available through our EAP app with Sonder.
24/7 GP Service: Instant and 24/7 medical advice from registered nurses and access to virtual GP appointments and prescriptions
Excellent Professional Development Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with our commitment to providing outstanding professional development opportunities.
Vivup Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy a range of high street discounts through Vivup.
Excellent Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our excellent pension scheme, ensuring financial stability in the long term.
Regular Learning Days: Networking with peers off site with a range of inspirational, external speakers on a termly basis.
Positive Work Environment: Experience a positive work culture that values your contributions and fosters a sense of belonging and fulfilment.
Opportunity to Make a Difference: Be part of something meaningful by contributing to projects and initiatives that have a positive impact on our community and beyond.
Staff Awards Annual Staff Awards where outstanding performance and acknowledged and awarded.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
St Winefride’s Catholic Primary School is part of the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust. The Trust comprises of 17 Primaries and two Secondaries that work together as a family of Schools. The Academy Council and Trust Board of this joyful school are looking to appoint an inspirational leader, whose own vision and faith support our mission in providing an excellent Catholic Education, where every person is precious to God.
St Winefride’s is a two form entry primary school with a nursery, giving it a capacity of 445 and a workforce of over 60 staff. The newly appointed leader should therefore be a strong leader of people, empowering those around them. They will have exceptional teaching skills and be passionate about fostering each child’s potential and cultivating an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone feels valued.
Supported by Executive Head St Winefride’s provides an exciting opportunity for individuals enthusiastic about enhancing life opportunities for young people. Working in partnership with leaders across the Trust, the new Head of School will be instrumental in creating a lasting positive impact on the children and the community we serve.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Program: Telephone counselling and mental health support is available through our EAP app with Sonder.
24/7 GP Service: Instant and 24/7 medical advice from registered nurses and access to virtual GP appointments and prescriptions
Excellent Professional Development Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with our commitment to providing outstanding professional development opportunities.
Vivup Lifestyle Benefits: Enjoy a range of high street discounts through Vivup.
Excellent Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our excellent pension scheme, ensuring financial stability in the long term.
Regular Learning Days: Networking with peers off site with a range of inspirational, external speakers on a termly basis.
Positive Work Environment: Experience a positive work culture that values your contributions and fosters a sense of belonging and fulfilment.
Opportunity to Make a Difference: Be part of something meaningful by contributing to projects and initiatives that have a positive impact on our community and beyond.
Staff Awards Annual Staff Awards where outstanding performance and acknowledged and awarded.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.