Head of School

Job reference 241961

Date posted 20/12/2024

Application closing date 17/01/2025

Location Crofton Infant School, High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG

Salary L7-10

Package Permanent

Contractual hours Blank

Basis Full time

Job category/type Permanent, School, School Support

Head of School

Crofton Infants School joined Waterton Academy Trust in 2015. The Trust consists of 13 primary phase schools, 2 Assessment Resource Provisions and 4 pre-schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Crofton Infants School, to appoint a highly motivated and committed Head of School to join our superb team. We are very proud of our school's caring, positive and encouraging atmosphere. We work hard to provide a supportive and stimulating environment where every child can reach their full potential and where children can develop independence, confidence and self-esteem.

The successful candidate:

• Has proven senior leadership experience.
• Can analyse performance data to target and evaluate.
• Has proven experience of positively impacting on pupil progress, raising attainment and developing excellence.
• Has the vision and skills to inspire the whole school community.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and can work with a variety of stakeholders.
• Is committed to working as part of a team, both within our school and the Academy Trust.

In return we can offer:

• The support and expertise of the school's outstanding leadership team and governing body with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching and learning.
• Children who love learning.
• A stimulating and creative learning environment.
• An opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff.
• A happy and caring school community.
• A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the primary academies within Waterton Academy Trust.
• The opportunity to contribute to school improvement.
• A health and wellbeing package.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• An excellent pension package.

To Apply

Please submit applications via the below link:

Application Link

Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
Tel. 0345 8 506 506