Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
St Oswald’s C of E Primary School has stood proudly on The Green in Guiseley since the 16th century. It has inspired thousands of children to reach their full potential, creating a culture of lifelong learning.
The Governors and our school community are now looking for an inspirational, dynamic and driven Headteacher who isn’t afraid to challenge but embodies our school values. They need to be ready to lead our school into its next exciting chapter on its journey to Outstanding.
Contract: Permanent from September 2025 with consideration for an earlier start date.
Vacancy Information
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of excellent leadership, management and the knowledge and skills to:
- Ensure that the children at St Oswald’s have the best opportunity to realise their full potential in a broad range of balanced, creative and challenging curriculum in a caring, supportive, encouraging and inclusive community.
- Be an inspirational, compassionate and forward-thinking leader using developed strategies in order to further improve our school.
- Provide strategic direction whilst prioritising wellbeing and professional development of our dedicated team across the school.
- Ensure that the Christian ethos of the school is that the heart of everything we do.
- Be resolute in providing the conditions for an effective safeguarding culture across school
- Continue to embed and build upon the school’s values and vision.
- Be outward looking, ready to embrace new developments in educational practice, whilst continuing to value the strengths of the current partnerships held and developing these further.
Closing Date: 9am 24th January 2025
Shortlisting: 24th January 2025
Selection & Interview Days: 30th and 31st January 2025
For any questions regarding the post, an full job pack/application form or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Nicola Towers, School Business Manager and Clerk to the Governors on nicola.towers@stoswaldsleeds.org or 01943 873570.