Headteacher

Start date: September 2024

Salary: Leadership L28 – L32 (£91,632 – £101,066 per annum). Starting point will be determined by the experience of the successful candidate.

Are you an innovative leader with a vision for excellence? Do you have the capabilities to steer The King’s School towards outstanding, whilst encouraging transformative growth and maintaining our culture of excellence? If so, we want to hear from you!

The King’s School, recognised as one of the highest attaining secondary schools across Wakefield, is in pursuit of a new Headteacher to join the team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in further enhancing the quality of provision and educational experience for our students, working alongside a committed and talented team who have high ambitions for our young people to succeed.

At The King’s School we make no apologies for our aspiration: to become a school of educational excellence that makes positives changes to the lives of the children we service. We are proud to have inherited a rich heritage of over 400 years of history, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning, while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.

Your professional development will be a key priority and you will have the support of a highly skilled and experienced network of senior leaders.

If you have a proven track record of working strategically at a senior leadership level, to deliver successful whole school change, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with huge potential and be part of a thriving and supportive Trust. You must believe in the school and the Trust’s values and be motivated to make a difference.

You must be flexible, not precious, or territorial, and able to combine operational, hands-on leadership with clear strategic planning and direction. Your positive, can-do spirit will engage and inspire students, staff, and parents/carers. Above all else, you must be passionate about improving the life chances of children and young people and aspire to make them outstanding citizens.

For a confidential discussion about the role, to arrange a visit or make an application, please contact Martin Blair at Hays Leadership Appointments. T: E: . Please do not use any online “Apply” options.

Closing date: Friday 8th March 2024 at 08:00am

Interviews: 13th and 14th March 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.