Headteacher

To start September 2024
Group 2 - NOR 275

Reignhead is a warm, inclusive and welcoming primary school with our own on-site nursery.  This means the majority of our children begin their educational journey with us at three-years-old. Our aim is that every child at Reignhead feels safe, valued and, quite simply, loves coming to school!

We are looking for an inspirational headteacher who, like us, is passionate that all our children achieve their full potential – in their work, attitudes and as good citizens. Our next headteacher will have the resilience and strategic vision to lead the school through a changing education landscape while ensuring the school continues to provide a kind and supportive community for its learners and staff.

Building upon our current success, the appointed candidate will:

•    have leadership experience and a proven record of delivering whole-school improvement
•    promote the school, engaging with parents, carers and the wider community
•    lead an outward-looking school, which values collaboration and seeks opportunities to work with external partners
•    lead by example, embracing accountability while setting and
maintaining high standards for all pupils and staff

In return, we can offer:

•    a vibrant school environment with engaged and well-behaved children 
•    a talented and ambitious staff team and a governing body that is committed to your ongoing professional development  

We fully embrace new ideas and understand that you will want to make your mark; if this sounds like you, please get in touch.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please phone Clare Hollingworth, School Business Manager, on 0114 2475767. For an informal conversation about the role, please ask to speak to Carole Stafford, the current Headteacher.

Reignhead Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please also note that an online search will also be conducted for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’s Barred List check. Please note that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children’s Barred List. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at:

https://www.reignhead.sheffield.sch.uk/key-information/safeguarding/safeguarding-1

Completed applications forms, and any queries about the recruitment process, should be addressed to Scott Glover at scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk or by phoning 0776677 3682.

Please use the downloadable Word version of the application form attached (other formats are available, if required). In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, CVs will not be accepted.

Assessment centre and interviews: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th April 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone.  Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

The Council is not responsible or accepts liability to the reader, for information included in this job advert. If you have any queries or concerns, please speak to the school.