Easington Lane Primary School - Headteacher

Applications are invited for the position of Headteacher.

Following the retirement of our longstanding Headteacher, our Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious leader who shares our values and will lead the school forward, building on its strengths and ensuring every child receives the highest quality education.

Our new Headteacher will be:

• Passionate about helping every child flourish, nurturing their individual strengths and enabling them to reach their full potential while inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
• Committed to working in partnership with families and the wider community, placing the wellbeing of children and families at the heart of the school.
• Skilled in evaluating the quality of education, using evidence effectively to identify priorities, drive improvement and secure positive outcomes for all.
• Committed to inclusive practice, building on the existing culture of equality, belonging and high expectations for all pupils and staff.
• An excellent primary practitioner and inspirational leader, with the experience to lead and manage the school successfully.
• Passionate about developing the whole child, nurturing confidence, empathy and respect so that pupils are well prepared to become responsible and caring citizens.
• A confident decisionmaker who builds trust and empowers others by sharing responsibility and developing leadership across the school.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn.
• A committed and supportive Governing Body with high aspirations for the school and its pupils.
• A hardworking, dedicated and welcoming staff team who work together to provide the best possible learning experiences and opportunities for every child.
• A well-established school culture that is committed to effective partnership working with families and the wider community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lucy Atkinson, Senior School Improvement Officer.

The Governing Body of Easington Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Headteacher is expected to share this commitment and must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard them. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting including an enhanced DBS check and checks against the children’s barred list. A minimum of two references are required prior to the commencement of employment. Additional references may be requested. Online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.