Vacancies

Head of School and SENDCo: Swineshead St. Mary’s CE Primary School

Salary - L6-L9 - £53380-£57482

Permanent Contract Full time 

Start Date 1 September 2024

Could you be the next Head of School at Swineshead St Mary's?

Due to the retirement of our current Head of School, we are looking to appoint her successor from 1st September 2024.

We are a group of welcoming Church of England primary schools based in South Lincolnshire.

We encourage a ‘can do’ attitude, a thirst for life-long learning and a pride in each other’s skills and attributes. 

Visionary Leadership

Governors are seeking to appoint a Head of School who is:

• An excellent classroom practitioner with a clear vision of educational excellence.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and with the potential to be a strong role model for all.
• Have a strong commitment to further improve standards through promoting high quality teaching and learning for all children.
• Have a proven record of success on the Senior Leadership Team of a primary school
• Have a strong knowledge of working with high needs children and supporting staff with managing a range of behaviours.
• A current and in-depth knowledge of safeguarding.
• Be committed to diversity and inclusion in the context of the School's Christian ethos.

A SEND qualification and experience is desirable, however, the school invites candidates who are willing to undertake training.

A rewarding challenge

This is a role that will stretch your skills as a leader to inspire staff and pupils alike. With the support of a well-developed and cohesive senior leadership team, a Federation which works seamlessly together, wonderful pupils, a committed Governing Body and parent body, you will achieve both a fulfilling career and great success – for our school and our pupils.

The school offers: 

• Highly professional and dedicated staff and supportive governors.
• The opportunity to share in the leadership of a successful Federation.
• An excellent environment in which to develop professionally.
• A community that is supportive and ambitious.

How to apply

To obtain a recruitment pack, including job description and person specification, please email: .

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please telephone Emma Woods, Business Manager on 01205 820356 to arrange a suitable time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.

Closing Date - 17 April 2024

Interview date to be confirmed 

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.