Headteacher

Vacancy Summary

Pupils on roll: Reception – Year 6: 412, Nursery: 35

Headteacher

Required 1st September 2024

Salary L13 – L23

Vacancy Information

The Governors of Sandal Primary School are looking forward to appointing our new Headteacher.

As our ideal candidate are you:

• An inspirational, dynamic and compassionate leader who will nurture our children to grow and reach their potential?
• Someone with high expectations, dedicated to inclusivity and the removal of barriers to learning for all our pupils?
• Approachable, personable and visible as a leader?
• A strong role model who has the ability to bring out the best in people?
• Able to create and embed a shared vision which leads to positive change for all the school community, building on our existing solid foundations?
• Brave enough to accept challenges, make difficult decisions and make changes where necessary?
• Outward looking, innovative & creative with the confidence to bring new ideas?
• Able to lead and manage the uniqueness of large school, including the financial challenges this often brings?
• Keen to work positively and effectively in partnership with the Governing Body?
• Someone who will lead by example and be willing to do anything for the Sandal Community?

We can offer

• A happy, friendly, welcoming school where all are committed to providing the best education for our pupils
• Good rated school by Ofsted
• A vibrant and friendly school
• Hard working, talented and enthusiastic staff
• A safe, happy and nurturing environment
• Happy children and a supportive parent/carer network
• An inspiring and creative curriculum
• A skilled and supportive Governing Body that offers challenge and support
• A commitment to your own continuing professional development

If you have any further questions or queries, please contact Ray Tate, Chair of Governors at
r.tate@sandalprimaryschool.co.uk

Visits to school are strongly encouraged, please contact Sarah Lester on 01274 598115 or email: office@sandalprimaryschool.co.uk to arrange a visit to the school on one of the following dates.

Thursday 7th December, Thursday 14th December 2023 & Wednesday 3rd January 2024

Closing Date: Monday 8th January 2024, midday.

Interviews: Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th January 2024

Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post.

Sandal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

Candidates can apply online for this post. If you are registered, please follow the apply now process. If you are not registered, then please register now and follow the apply now process.