Headteacher
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5JR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a846c816-d353-4755-be68-47462e3c1b34 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Information about the post and school
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School prides itself on having a warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe, and secure, and where a genuine love of learning grows. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and recognising individual strengths. Its carefully designed curriculum promotes academic achievement while offering rich, creative, and varied learning experiences. Personal development is a key focus and runs as a continuous thread throughout the curriculum, from the Early Years through to Year 6, supporting children to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.
The Role
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School, a proud member of the James Montgomery Academy Trust (JMAT), is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant and inclusive school community. This opportunity arises as our esteemed Headteacher, Mrs Maxine Crawford, prepares for her well-deserved retirement after years of dedicated service.
The ideal candidate will:
• Demonstrate a passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children.
• Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership in a primary school setting.
• Is an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Is committed to developing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to thrive.
• Can lead curriculum development and inspire continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Embodies the values and vision of Brinsworth Howarth Primary School and the James Montgomery Academy Trust.
• Manage resources effectively to meet the needs of all children, maintaining a well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.
• Further build a culture of continuous professional development providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for growth to all staff members.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
• Happy and enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A popular school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
• A dedicated and caring staff team committed to academic and personal development.
• A wide and creative curriculum with exciting learning experiences.
• Strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Supportive governance and collaboration within the JMAT network.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support for your well-being to ensure your success as a leader.
What we can offer you:
• Happy and enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A popular school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
• Established, skilled, dedicated and supportive staff.
• Effective Trust level support.
• A school that is at the heart of the community with extensive grounds and excellent resources.
• A broad range of professional development, both within the Trust and beyond.
• Support for your wellbeing to ensure your success as a leader.
Why join us?
• Lead a school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to excellence.
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and governors.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our children and the wider community.
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School and the James Montgomery Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit our school to experience first-hand the vibrant learning environment and community spirit that define Brinsworth Howarth Primary School.
Join us in shaping the future of our children and making a lasting impact on their educational journey.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including: • DBS • Childcare disqualification • Medical • Online • Prohibition from teaching • Right to work • References • Suitability to work with children Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).
Information about the post and school
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School prides itself on having a warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe, and secure, and where a genuine love of learning grows. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and recognising individual strengths. Its carefully designed curriculum promotes academic achievement while offering rich, creative, and varied learning experiences. Personal development is a key focus and runs as a continuous thread throughout the curriculum, from the Early Years through to Year 6, supporting children to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.
The Role
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School, a proud member of the James Montgomery Academy Trust (JMAT), is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant and inclusive school community. This opportunity arises as our esteemed Headteacher, Mrs Maxine Crawford, prepares for her well-deserved retirement after years of dedicated service.
The ideal candidate will:
• Demonstrate a passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children.
• Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership in a primary school setting.
• Is an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Is committed to developing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to thrive.
• Can lead curriculum development and inspire continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Embodies the values and vision of Brinsworth Howarth Primary School and the James Montgomery Academy Trust.
• Manage resources effectively to meet the needs of all children, maintaining a well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.
• Further build a culture of continuous professional development providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for growth to all staff members.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
• Happy and enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A popular school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
• A dedicated and caring staff team committed to academic and personal development.
• A wide and creative curriculum with exciting learning experiences.
• Strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Supportive governance and collaboration within the JMAT network.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support for your well-being to ensure your success as a leader.
What we can offer you:
• Happy and enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A popular school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
• Established, skilled, dedicated and supportive staff.
• Effective Trust level support.
• A school that is at the heart of the community with extensive grounds and excellent resources.
• A broad range of professional development, both within the Trust and beyond.
• Support for your wellbeing to ensure your success as a leader.
Why join us?
• Lead a school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to excellence.
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and governors.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our children and the wider community.
Brinsworth Howarth Primary School and the James Montgomery Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
We warmly invite prospective candidates to visit our school to experience first-hand the vibrant learning environment and community spirit that define Brinsworth Howarth Primary School.
Join us in shaping the future of our children and making a lasting impact on their educational journey.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Employment offers may be subject to checks, including: • DBS • Childcare disqualification • Medical • Online • Prohibition from teaching • Right to work • References • Suitability to work with children Due to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some minor offences are now protected and should not be disclosed. For guidance, seek legal advice or visit [Nacro’s Criminal Record Support Service](https://www.nacro.org.uk).