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SalaryClosing date:06/03/2024 at 12:00
Interview dates:14/03/2024
15/03/2024
Job Start Date:01/09/2024
Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time
Salary Type:Leadership Scale
Salary Details:L15 - L21
Hours of Work:Full-time
Location of Role:St Denys Primary School
Contact e-mail address:info@stdenysprimary.co.uk
The Governors of St Denys Primary School are looking to recruit a dedicated and inspiring person from September 2024 to take over the leadership of our thriving school following the retirement of our current Headteacher after 13 successful years.
We are a highly inclusive school serving a diverse community, with a strong ‘family ethos’ and a culture of value and respect for all members of the school. We have a purposeful ‘can do with effort’ approach to all that we do. Parents and carers value our approach, we have a very good reputation across the City and we are oversubscribed.
At St. Denys Primary, we believe every individual has the right to achieve and we are looking for a Headteacher who will commit to:
- High expectations
- Ensuring teaching is inspirational, flexible , inclusive and challenging
- Learning that encourages challenge, choice, initiative and flexibility
- A creative curriculum that is experiential, meaningful and reflects diversity
- A safe, happy and stimulating environment that promotes risk-taking
- An open-door policy where everyone is trustworthy and approachable
- A culture of mutual respect where everyone is valued for who they are
If you would like to be part of our talented and dedicated team of staff, governors and children, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Candidates should complete the application form, ensuring they refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available in the Headteacher Application Pack. Applications should be emailed to our school office using info@stdenysprimary.co.uk , no later than midday on Wednesday 6th March 2024. Applications will be acknowledged within 2 working days of receipt.
If you are interested in applying, we would be delighted for you to visit our school in advance of your application. Please call on 023 8055 6982 or email info@stdenysprimary.co.uk to arrange your visit in advance.
We will shortlist candidates on 7th March 2024. Interviews will take place on 14th and 15th March 2024. The Governors look forward to working in partnership with the successful applicant to continue the journey of development and improvement of our school.
Safer Recruitment
In line with Department for Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, we are required to carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. Should any concerns be identified, they will be discussed with you at interview. St Denys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
