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SalaryKirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Keighley St Andrews CE Primary School
Job starts: September 2024
The Governing Body of Keighley St Andrew’s Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School is seeking to appoint a transformational leader for the post of Headteacher. It is felt that the school is now in an excellent position to appoint a new Headteacher who can continue the good work, where “'Leaders have created an inclusive, nurturing and caring ethos in this warm and welcoming school. The school’s core values, which include trust, courage and compassion, are the foundations of this ethos. Staff are excellent role models and relationships between adults and pupils are respectful. Staff support each other and work very well as a team”. Our Ofsted inspection was in May 2023 with a strong good rating.
Keighley St Andrew's is a popular, warm, caring and vibrant 1 1/2 form entry Church of England School situated at the heart of a diverse, town centre community where most families live within walking distance and everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed. The population of the school reflects the population of the area with the majority of pupils from minority ethnic groups. The Christian ethos is foundational to the character and life of the school with our distinctive Christian vision and celebration of shared values, such as compassion, thankfulness, courage, peace, community and trust. We are keen to build on our success while continuing to take the school forward.
We are seeking a dynamic, creative leader who:
- Has a commitment to maintaining and developing the Christian vision and values of the School and promoting an understanding of other faiths and cultures
- Has held a leadership role within education and ideally in a Church of England School
- Is a committed leader who can motivate and manage all stakeholders, effectively shaping and delivering the strategic plan
- Can consolidate good practice and be ambitious for continuous improvement
- Continues to nurture and effectively challenge our staff to deliver a high quality education for all our children
- Embraces and engages our richly diverse community, bringing us together in a collaborative, positive environment underpinned by our shared values
- Is able to bring the curriculum to life in a vibrant and exciting way, while upholding our distinctive Christian ethos
- Maintains the strong partnership that exists between the Governing Body and the Senior Leadership Tea
In return, we offer:
- A strong, dedicated team who work well together
- A commitment to continuous professional development
- A well informed and supportive Governing Body who reflect the enthusiasm and Christian ethos of the school
- A close and active partnership with the clergy and church family of Keighley St Andrews Church
- The opportunity to be an outward-looking Headteacher working with local, district and diocesan-wide networks
A tour of the school is available on the dates detailed above and is encouraged. Please email Samantha Eden, School Business Manager at samantha.eden@ksaps.co.uk or phone 01535 604656 for more information.
A candidate pack which includes the Job Description, Person Specification and details of how to apply for the position can be downloaded from
Closing date: Monday 29 January 2024 at 12 noon
Selection Interviews: Thursday 8 February 2024 and Friday 9 February 2024
School Tours: Monday 15 January 2024, Thursday 18 January (am) Wednesday 24 January 2024
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
The School prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer and abides by Safer Recruitment Practices.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
An online search will be carried out at shortlisting. All other Pre-employment checks including a DBS check, will be completed during the recruitment process.
