About Us: At Hovingham, our values permeate through everything we do, making it a special place to work. Many visitors comment on the welcoming, warm atmosphere where relationships are valued and nurtured. Our team is dedicated, vibrant, diverse, and caring, always willing to go the extra mile to overcome challenges and strive for success for our children – the most important people in our school!
We are on an ambitious journey of self-improvement, determined and proud to become a great school. One of our core values is perseverance; we never give up and remain positive, giving us the strength to tackle even the hardest work. We do what it takes for as long as it takes!
The Opportunity:
Due to the promotion of one of our existing middle leaders, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented teacher and aspirational middle and/or senior leader to join our KS2 team. This is an opportunity for a candidate looking to step up into school leadership, lead staff, and oversee a non-core curriculum and diversify their experience.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Teach a KS2 class.
- Work alongside a team of Assistant Principals to lead and support your year group to improve outcomes for children.
- Ensure safeguarding and personal development are pivotal to all you do.
- Direct and support your team in operations, coaching, and monitoring the quality of education.
What Success Looks Like After Your First Year:
- Embark on leadership development to reach your leadership aspirations.
- Lead a non-core subject and support and develop teachers to make effective pedagogical choices.
- Improved Outcomes for Children: You will have made a significant impact on the academic and personal development of the children you teach.
- Effective Implementation of School Values: Your classroom will reflect the values and practices that make our school unique.
- Deep Connection to the School: Your heart and mind will be firmly in the school, understanding why we do what we do and positively influencing others.
Why Apply?
If you’re inspired and motivated by the opportunities and challenges at Hovingham and are determined to be a school leader of the future, we would very much welcome an application from you.
Open Event for Candidates: We would love to meet you at our open event for candidates:
Date: May 13th at 4:00pm
RSVP: Please email recruitment@hovingham.org to attend.
If you cannot attend this event, we strongly recommend a conversation with Kellie Halliday Principal, please email recruitment@hovingham.org.
How to Apply: Please read the job description and download an application form from our website: https://www.hovingham.leeds.sch.uk/ Please ensure you include your leadership aspirations, what you have led and the impact you have had.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 19th May 2025
Interview date: Friday 23rd May 2025
Completed application forms should be sent to: recruitment@hovingham.org
Our 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 online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
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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