Headteacher- Tv92323

Headteacher – Crowmoor Primary School                   
Leadership scale L15 - 21 (£66,628 - £76,430) 
September 2024 (dependent on availability to start)

Crowmoor Primary School is situated in Shrewsbury and is a true community school, supporting local children and their families. Having received an Inadequate Ofsted judgement in January 2023, the school has been supported by SHINE Academies and a skilled and experienced IEB and has already started to make great strides in its journey to be at least ‘Good’ again. 

Crowmoor is expected to join the SHINE Academies family on 1st May 2024.  This is an exciting time to join the team as a Headteacher, be part of the SHINE Executive Leadership Team, driving the strategy of both the school and the Trust forward, with the support of likeminded colleagues.

This will be an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact in a growing Trust where opportunities are plentiful. If you are someone who enjoys working at pace and adopts a flexible attitude to work, this could be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate must be able to rise to the operational and strategic challenge, as well as being able to communicate effectively with Trustees, Governors, senior leaders and colleagues, enabling the best possible outcomes for children.

SHINE Academies is committed to improving the outcomes for all children within its care and educating the whole child. The Trust currently comprises of four schools, Northwood Park Primary School in Bushbury, Lodge Farm Primary School in Willenhall, Villiers Primary School in Bilston and Busill Jones Primary School in Bloxwich. We are anticipating measured growth this year. All of our schools are large and therefore progression opportunities are plentiful. 

We are looking for a Headteacher who:
•    Has a proven track record of raising pupil attainment across the primary phase in a Senior Leadership position
•    Is supportive of SHINE Academies values of Striving in Harmony to Inspire, Nurture and Excel
•    Is committed to working closely with other trust senior leaders and their schools
•    Will empower and inspire staff, promoting effective teaching and learning, developing the school’s ethos and encouraging innovation
•    Will optimise the social and emotional development of children so they can become well rounded, caring individuals
•    Will build upon good relationships within the school, across our trust, with parents and in the wider community
•    Is committed to excellent safeguarding procedures
By joining our Trust, we can offer you:
•    Exceptional CPD opportunities 
•    Talented, enthusiastic and caring pupils  
•    A nurturing and supportive Executive, Leadership and Middle Management Team 
•    A large and committed staff who all work to the same ethos 
•    A committed and supportive Trust Board and Local Governing Body  
•    Opportunities for personal growth and career development 
•    Spacious grounds to support the learning and development of pupils 
•    Free onsite parking  
•    A wellbeing package including an annual term time wellbeing day and Employee Assistance
Programme 
•    Peer to peer support and collaboration 
•    Access to teachers pension scheme 

Visits to Crowmoor Primary School, 112 Crowmere Rd, Shrewsbury SY2 5JJ are encouraged and welcomed. 

To arrange a visit or have an informal conversation with SHINE’s CEO, please call 01902 558715 or email jobs@shineacademies.co.uk 

Please complete the application form and return it electronically to the email address above. CV’s will not be accepted.  Please include a letter explaining how your experience to date equips you to successfully carry out the core responsibilities outlined in the job description.  

SHINE Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 12.00 noon
Interviews: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024
How to apply and contact details
•    E-mail: jobs@shineacademies.co.uk
•    Telephone: 01902 558715 
•    Fully Completed Application forms only, CV’s cannot be accepted.