Headteacher - High Ercall Primary School

The governors of High Ercall Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and capable school leader who can build on its success and drive further improvement in teaching and learning for all pupils.

Following a long period of stable leadership, this is a genuine opportunity to lead a well-established, community-focused school with high expectations and clear ambitions.

Responsibilities

• protect and strengthen the culture of high expectations
• ensure consistency across all areas of the school
• build on strong behaviour and attitudes to drive further academic outcomes
• continue to develop the curriculum so that it is ambitious for all learners
• balance warmth with firm leadership

What the school needs

• Bring consistency to teaching, assessment and expectations
• Strengthen SEND provision and ensure it is embedded across the school
• Improve clarity and rigour in curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes
• Maintain strong safeguarding while tightening systems and compliance
• Be visible, present and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the school

Candidate profile

• Sets high expectations and follows through
• Is confident leading teaching and learning improvements
• Can balance strategic leadership with operational delivery
• Builds strong relationships with staff, pupils, governors and parents
• Is resilient, pragmatic and solutions-focused

Benefits

• A committed and experienced staff team
• Supportive and engaged governors
• Well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
• A strong sense of community
• The opportunity to shape the next phase of the school

Safeguarding

High Ercall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to demonstrate understanding of, and commitment to, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and to embedding safer recruitment and safeguarding practices throughout their work. We complete an online search of all candidates as part of our safer recruitment, short-listing process.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equality and diversity.