THE DETAILS:
- Subject:
- Hours: Full time
- Contract:
- Salary Type: Annual
- Salary Range: £55,000.00 - £60,000.00
- Language: English
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Headteacher - Coastlands Community Primary School
Pembrokeshire County Council
Job Description
Person Specification
To start September 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
ISR L7 - L13
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
No on Roll: 102 FTE
Applications are invited for the full time post of headteacher at this warm, friendly and ambitious community school. As part of this role the successful candidate will be expected to undertake a teaching commitment, something the person would need to look on positively and embrace.
The successful candidate will:
Our school has an enthusiastic team of staff who are supported by our experienced Governing Body. We strive to ensure that all pupils receive the best possible start in life and develop as ambitious, capable learners.
We welcome contact from interested parties and can facilitate visits to the school. This can be arranged by phoning the school admin on 01646 636340.
Closing date: Tuesday 30 th April 2024 (midnight)
Shortlisting: Friday 3 rd May 2024
Interview Day 1: Tuesday 14 th May 2024
Interview Day 2: Wednesday 15 th May 2024
The interviews will take place over two days and will be held at the school. Following day one, which will include lesson observations and other tasks, candidates will be informed whether they are invited to day 2.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
Person Specification
To start September 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
ISR L7 - L13
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
No on Roll: 102 FTE
Applications are invited for the full time post of headteacher at this warm, friendly and ambitious community school. As part of this role the successful candidate will be expected to undertake a teaching commitment, something the person would need to look on positively and embrace.
The successful candidate will:
- be an enthusiastic, inspirational, effective leader with proven management skills
- be an enthusiastic, dedicated, effective and high performing teacher
- be approachable and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
- inspire every individual to be the best they can
- demonstrate a dedication in excellence to education
- be committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement
- maintain and develop the school's open door policy, nurturing partnerships between pupils, parents/carers, staff, governors and the wider community
- implement a clear vision for the ongoing development of this successful primary school
Our school has an enthusiastic team of staff who are supported by our experienced Governing Body. We strive to ensure that all pupils receive the best possible start in life and develop as ambitious, capable learners.
We welcome contact from interested parties and can facilitate visits to the school. This can be arranged by phoning the school admin on 01646 636340.
Closing date: Tuesday 30 th April 2024 (midnight)
Shortlisting: Friday 3 rd May 2024
Interview Day 1: Tuesday 14 th May 2024
Interview Day 2: Wednesday 15 th May 2024
The interviews will take place over two days and will be held at the school. Following day one, which will include lesson observations and other tasks, candidates will be informed whether they are invited to day 2.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
- Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.