Head Teacher - Thornaby CofE Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
31/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/03/2023 12:00
Salary:
£67,351 - £77,237 (Salary L18 – L24a)
Job Category:
Schools - Leadership
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Thornaby CofE Primary School,
Baysdale Road,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS17 9DB
Salary L18 – L24a (£67,351 - £77,237)
Hours per week: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Interview date: Week commencing 6th March 2023
Recruiting Manager: recruitment@dalesmat.org
Contact number: 0330 124 2618
Full Time, Permanent
Required for September 2023
Thornaby C of E is a larger than most primary school. It has 367 pupils and a 26 place nursery. It is a member of the Dales Academy Trust. The last OFSTED ( 2018 )graded the school as GOOD and the last SIAMS ( 2016) also graded the school as GOOD. It is located close to Thornaby Town Centre.
At Thornaby C of E school our Christian vision and values of Love, Hope, Perseverance and Forgiveness underpin all that we do. Our school is a happy, kind and caring environment where our children can thrive, be creative, confident and develop independence. We want our children to become respectful and responsible citizens, who have the resilience to face new challenges, both now and in the future.
The appointment:
The school is entering a new phase, with exciting possibilities. We share a desire for the school and its leaders to play a full role in the further growth of the Trust, in excellence and reputation as well as potentially in size. For this reason, we are looking for a candidate who can provide evidence of leadership in making educational vision a reality, and who will join our community of outstanding mutually-supportive strategically minded practitioners, committed to the Trust’s ethos and ready to continue their own professional development.
We are looking for a proven leader who will be:
· somebody who will actively live out and embed the Christian Vision and core Christian values of the school.
· a dynamic leader with a clear vision, who can inspire, support and develop the talents of pupils and staff to achieve the highest standards.
· passionate about ensuring every child achieves, to the best of their ability, through outstanding teaching & learning.
· adept in balancing appropriately the operational and strategic demands of the role.
· experienced in, and committed to, developing and nurturing collaborative partnerships both within the local community and across the wider Trust area.
· committed to the principles of appropriate accountability seen as a framework in which to achieve excellence for all.
· consistently modelling the behaviour expected from staff and pupils.
· passionate in developing a learning experience that genuinely meets the needs of all learners.
· ensuring the curriculum and learning experiences on offer are exciting, inspirational and prepare pupils for Secondary school.
· a team builder and effective communicator.
· a lifelong learner.
· someone who will endeavour to value not only the academic success of our children, but also their individual talents and achievements in other fields.
· support and continue to enhance the teaching and nurturing of those children with special needs ensuring their educational progress, emotional and social behaviour.
The school / Trust can offer:
· a working environment with a strong sense of community and moral purpose.
· happy, confident pupils who are eager to learn.
· a highly skilled, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, committed to achieving the best outcomes for their pupils, through high quality pastoral care and teaching & learning.
· a proactive and supportive Local Governing Body.
· a school with a stimulating learning environment both internally and externally
· a wide range of professional development opportunities, within the school’s context and the wider Trust.
· unlimited support for school leaders in their pursuit of excellence.
The skill set we have laid out is both extensive and diverse. Impact in your current role is important but so is your educational vision and philosophy. If you feel you have the right combination of experience and vision we would be very interested to hear from you.
Interested candidates can request an application pack by emailing the Trust, recruitment@dalesmat.org or alternatively can download it from the Trust website (www.dalesmat.org) Visits to the school are welcome but by appointment only, please telephone 03301242618 to arrange an appointment.
Interviews to be held week commencing 6th March 2023
Anticipated start date: September 2023
Dales Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.