Hollybush Primary school is located in the vibrant and happy community of Bramley, the school reflects this within its own learning community of nearly 400 children aged from 3 – 11.  We have the benefit of a large, fresh and modern school building with excellent facilities. 

We are a caring and successful school, focused on learning and attaining the best outcomes for all our pupils, who come from a wide, rich range of backgrounds and cultures, and arrive at school with varying levels of experience and attainment. We thrive on ensuring all pupils achieve the very best they can. This is reflected in our core behavioral aims of Respect, Nurture and Aspire.

We are looking for:

• An aspirational strategic leader.
• A proven track record of curriculum design.
• Someone with strong knowledge of evidence based pedagogical research.
• Someone with a strong sense of community and community engagement.
• Someone committed to high standards of teaching and professional development of staff.
• Someone with high expectations for learning behaviours for all children.
• Someone dedicated to high standards and achieving the best outcome for every child.
• Someone who will listen and engage with pupils, parents, stakeholders, and the wider community.

Our new Headteacher will:

• Have a proven track record of school improvement.
• Build on our achievements and push the school on to greater success.
• Prioritise the wellbeing of our children and staff.
• Have high expectations of all pupils in their attainment, behaviour and attendance, and the skills needed to translate these expectations into pupils achieving their full potential.
• Embrace the challenges and achievements of the community to become curriculum drivers.

In return we can offer you:

An experienced, hardworking and dedicated Senior Leadership Team.

A team of happy, hardworking teachers across the school, who want to achieve the best for their pupils.

A visible, committed and supportive Governing Body.

A really supportive Local Authority.

A happy, friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are keen to learn.

A well maintained and resourced learning environment in a fresh and modern school site with well-maintained outdoor space.

A commitment to support you and your personal development.

For more information on our school, please look on our website: https://www.hollybushprimaryschool.org.uk. 

You are warmly invited to visit our school and find out more about us. Show rounds are available on 14th, 15th, 18th, 21st and 22nd October at 9:30 and 14:00. Alternative days may be possible. Please contact the School Business Manager, on 0113 887 3310 or email b.causer@hollybushprimary.org, for an appointment.

The closing date for applications:  30th October 2024 (Noon). 

Shortlisting will take place:  06th November 2024. 

Assessments and interviews will take place on 26th and 27th November 2024. 

To request a recruitment and application pack please email educ.headteacher@leeds.gov.uk.

Hollybush Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.  

We passionately believe that a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued will be a better place for children and our staff. We want a staff body which reflects the population of Leeds and understand the benefits this will bring.   

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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