AddressThe Federation governing body is seeking to appoint an Executive Headteacher. The role is to lead on the strategic direction of the Federation of Copley and New Road Primary schools. The post is for 1 day per week and will involve working alongside. Headteachers from both schools. The governing body welcomes applications for this role from an existing Headteacher within the Federation or as a stand-alone role.
The Federation has been established now since 2012 and continues to flourish, resulting in excellent outcomes for all pupils. All aspects of the schools’ demographics are similar or above National Averages.
We are seeking to appoint a committed, strong & inspirational Executive Headteacher who:
- will support and drive both Headteachers to maintain and promote excellent standards of teaching & learning by building on the schools’ existing strengths;
- is able to promote & drive tangible school improvement at a sustainable pace;
- has high aspirations for all pupils and staff within the Federation;
- can inspire and work collaboratively with both Headteachers and the senior leadership teams to secure the best outcomes for our pupils; and
- can bring new, creative and innovative ways of working to the Federation based on current research to continue to drive standards up in each and every subject.
We offer the new Executive Headteacher:
- a supportive and engaged governing body whose members are passionate about the school;
- an experienced, stable and talented senior leadership team at both schools;
- a motivated, stable & talented staff both in and out of the classroom;
- teaching that is consistently very strong;
- motivated pupils whose involvement in their own learning is impressive & their behaviour excellent;
- an already well-developed and wide-ranging curriculum;
- well-developed grounds boasting excellent facilities that support teaching & learning; and
- private healthcare benefits.
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Visits to the schools are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient date and time.
Application forms and further details are available from the School Business Manager, Nicole Turner, at email admin@copley.calderdale.sch.uk to whom completed forms should be returned by 9am on Monday 8th April 2024.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 8th April 2024.
Interviews will take place: Week commencing 29th April.
Starting Easter 2024.
