Vacancy: Headteacher

William Alvey Church of England Primary School

 

Salary: L21-27

Location: NG34 7EA, Lincolnshire

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

Commencing: September 2023

 

William Alvey School is offering the exciting opportunity for an experienced headteacher to join our team and lead our happy, creative and ambitious school community.  As a three-form entry Church of England primary school in the growing market town of Sleaford, we are very proud of our “small school feel in a big school environment”.

Our school has benefited from a successive history of exceptional, committed, long-serving school leaders and as a result has a thriving staff team who embrace all aspects of our core values:  Resilience, Tolerance, Aspiration and Respect.  Our children are exceptional too: if you look around our corridors, classrooms and playground you will see a student community full of positive relationships and children who are keen to embrace the wide range of learning and extra-curricular opportunities that William Alvey School offers them.

Objective successes for our school include a recent Ofsted inspection, where our school was rated ‘Good’ (2022), and KS1 and KS2 results that are consistently above the national average. We are, however, much more than this data. We are a school community that prizes interest and achievement in the arts, sports and community and environmental awareness, as well as academic success. All our learners are revered and respected as members of our community where all are known and loved by God.

Our pupils are the focus of everything we do, and our vision statement, ”Learning today for living tomorrow” focuses not just on the academic, but every area of our learners’ lives. 

What we can offer:

• Enthusiastic children who are excited about learning
• The opportunity to lead a well-established staff team, with strong senior and middle leaders
• A forward-thinking Governing Body who will encourage and support you to lead the school
• A wonderful physical learning environment, with the benefit of a new, purpose-built building for intervention and SEN support
• High standards of learning and teaching, with an ambitious curriculum and exciting, embedded maths and literacy initiatives

 

You will need:

• The desire and ability to promote and continually develop our school’s inclusive values and strong Christian ethos
• High expectations for children’s personal development, happiness, welfare, behaviour and attainment 
• A clear vision of excellence in primary education with the ability to think strategically and lead the school through the next exciting phase of its development
• Proven leadership and a passion for motivating, supporting, challenging, nurturing and investing in staff at all levels
• An ambition to provide distinctive leadership to the school, along with the capacity to be open to the advice and guidance of others
• A commitment to putting the children at the centre of everything you do

If you feel excited about the prospect of leading our school, then we would be delighted to hear from you! 

Visits to our school are both welcome and strongly encouraged. To book a visit, please email our Clerk to Governors at clerk@william-alvey.lincs.sch.uk .

Application packs are available from the school website, https://www.williamalvey.net/ . Completed applications should be submitted via email to clerk@william-alvey.lincs.sch.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Closing Date: Noon on Monday, 17^th April 2023

Short listing Date: Tuesday, 18^th April 2023

Interview Date: Monday 24^th April 2023

Headteacher of Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Skellingthorpe, Lincoln, LN6 5UZ
Grade ISR 12-18
Permanent, full-time

Due to our current Headteacher’s retirement, the Governors of Skellingthorpe Saint Lawrence Church of England School wish to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, motivated and organised new Headteacher to start 1 September 2023. We are seeking someone who is warm, creative and ambitious in their approach, who can fully embrace our school's ethos and Christian values whilst ensuring that the school provides an exceptional education for all. The ideal candidate will be someone who has the drive and strategic vision to build on the improvements made by the school over recent years.

What we can offer:
● The opportunity to lead a committed, well-established and motivated staff team who are committed to making sure the children can be the best that they can be.
● A well established Governing Body who will encourage and support you to lead the school in your own way and play an active role in supporting school improvement and maintaining accountability.
● A vibrant church school with a safe, welcoming and effective learning environment that promotes a friendly, family atmosphere
● The opportunity to work with wonderful, enthusiastic children who are well-behaved, motivated and committed to their learning
● Excellent partnerships with very supportive parents in order to promote success across the school community.

You will need:
● The desire and ability to promote and continually develop our school’s inclusive values and strong Christian ethos.
● Proven leadership skills and a passion for investing and empowering a team of highly motivated, passionate and dedicated staff to be the best at working together for the benefit of the children.
● A commitment to putting children at the centre of everything - having the highest expectations for children’s attainment, personal development, welfare and behaviour
● A clear vision of excellence in primary education with the ability to think strategically and lead the school through the next exciting phase of its development
● Has a deep understanding of teaching and learning in a primary school setting.
● Will display the drive and commitment to nurture and enhance our learning and continue to develop and shape the future of our school
● Will be an approachable and visible headteacher that can build positive relationships and communicate with and support our families, children and staff in a calm and positive
manner
● Will be committed to providing a safe environment where our children can thrive socially, emotionally, intellectually, creatively, morally and physically

If you feel excited about the prospect of leading our school, then we would be delighted to hear from you!

• Recruitment Pack

Visits to our school are both welcome and strongly encouraged. To book a visit, please email our school Bursar, Mrs Louisa Dennett louisa.dennett@st-lawrence.lincs.sch.uk or telephone the school on 01522 682689

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Completed applications should be returned by email to peter.shephard@st-lawrence.lincs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 17th March 2023
Shortlisting Date: Monday 20th March 2023
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th March 2023

School Names: William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Market Deeping and

St. George’s Church of England Primary School, Stamford

School Specialisms: Executive Leadership Roles

Schools Job Category: Executive Headteacher

Salary: Group 3. L15 – L21 (£64,437 - £73,917)

Contract Type: Permanent

Appointment Type: Full-time

We are looking for someone who:

• Significant and successful senior leadership experience within a primary school.
• Experience across the whole primary provision, including the Foundation Stage.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A person who understands the distinctive nature of a Church School.
• Committed to aspirational, educational standards for all pupils and staff.
• Be an excellent communicator and have strong, interpersonal skills (written, verbal and aural) and resilience to engage the communities of both schools.
• Evidence of understanding the impact of budgets, resources and financial planning on school sustainability.
• Have an exceptional understanding of the primary curriculum across all key stages, including the Foundation Stage.
• Evidence of encouraging the personal and professional development of all staff.
• Welcome support and challenge from the Governing Body and actively supports the governors to deliver their functions effectively.

We can offer:

• Happy children who are keen to learn
• Dedicated and loyal staff who are enthusiastic about their teaching
• Sharing of expertise and resources across the Federation
• Outward looking governors who encourage wider opportunities
• Hands on support from the Rectors of both Parishes
• Sharing of expertise through the local cluster of Headteachers
• Ongoing support from the Lincolnshire Locality Lead
• Being part of the Diocese of Lincoln Church family

Visits to both schools are warmly welcomed on 14^th and 16^th March. Please contact nigel.manders-jones27@aspire.school

Click here to download the application form, to be returned to the Clerk to Governors, Mr Nigel Manders-Jones at nigel.manders-jones27@aspire.school.

Closing date: 12 noon 24^th March 2023

Interviews: 20^th and 21^st April 2023

Both schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022.