THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Barry,
  • Subject: Head of Department
  • Hours: Not Specified
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Salary Range: £65,000.00 - £70,000.00
  • Language: English

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Headteacher at High Street Primary School

Headteacher at High Street Primary School

Vale of Glamorgan Council
About us / Amdanom ni
High Street Primary School in St Paul's Avenue, Barry is a large Victorian building with its original features dating back to 1889 but when you enter you find a very 21st century learning environment. Situated only a mile away from the iconic Barry Island. The school is blessed with a nature/forest school area, and a number of well-developed outside learning areas to meet the needs of the current 250 pupils.

The Governing Body of High Street Primary school is excited to be seeking on behalf of the pupils, parents and staff, an inspirational Headteacher to lead this successful, happy and inclusive school and support every pupil to reach for the stars.
We are looking for a collaborative and visionary leader to welcome on our continued mission; to create a safe, secure and happy learning environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational, innovative Headteacher who will ensure that all are encouraged to achieve their potential through a challenging, exciting and inclusive curriculum and develop the skills needed for lifelong learning.

Closing date: Tuesday 20 June at 12pm/Dydd Mawrth 20 Mehefin am 12pm
About the Role
Pay Details: L15-L21

Days / Hours per Week: Full Time

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent
About you
The successful candidate will:
• Have a proven record of teaching and management skills;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement;
• Be enthusiastic about maintaining the partnerships between pupils, parents, staff, governors and the wider community;
• Implement and demonstrate a clear vision of the ongoing development of this successful primary school;
• Be committed to further development of pupil voice, and working in partnership with parents
• Be an effective people manager who is committed to their own and their teams' wellbeing and development.
The school can offer:
• A welcoming, friendly and happy school with enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and are a pleasure to teach;
• A capable and effective Senior Leadership Team, who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
• A friendly, dedicated and hard-working staff;
• A highly supportive governing body;
• A commitment to your professional development and wellbeing;
• the commitment to working in partnership with families who are passionate about ensuring their children can be the best they can be;
• opportunities to foster and develop partnerships with a range of agencies within the community, and
• nurturing environment where every child and every person is valued.

In 2018, Estyn said ...\"The school is a safe, happy and caring environment where staff encourage pupils to develop the personal values of respect, tolerance and fairness. The wellbeing of pupils is at the heart of the school's ethos and this ensures that the school is a sanctuary where pupils can thrive and learn. Teachers and support staff know pupils well and respond to their emotional and physical needs with understanding and sensitivity.\"....and we believe that we've gone from strength to strength and continue to build a school that everyone can be proud to learn and grow.
Candidates must hold the National Professional Headteacher Qualifications (NPQH)

Visits to the school are warmly welcome, but not mandatory. We would welcome any prospective candidates to visit our school on Thursday 15 June at 10am, please contact the school on 01446 734553. Interviews will be held on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 July.

DBS Check Required: Enhanced

EWC Registration Details: It is a statutory requirement that applicants for these posts have to be registered with the Education Workforce Council before they can start work in a school. If you are not already registered further information including how to register can be found at www.ewc.wales

How to apply
For further information, contact: Jamie Phillips, Chair of Governors via the school on 01446 734553

Applications should be returned by email to John Sparks at the Governor Support
Unit - JSparks@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk