Headteacher

Headteacher, Bedworth

Salary: Leadership range; Point L10 - L16, dependent upon experience
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Date Posted: 21st March 2023
Closing Date: 18th April 2023, 12 noon
Interview Dates: 28th April & 2nd May 2023
Start date: September 2023

Due to our Headteacher moving on, the Governing Body of this popular and successful school is seeking to appoint a passionate and driven leader who will nurture children's potential and take this vibrant school forward. Situated in Bedworth, Race Leys Infant School is a two form entry Infant school that has served families for over 100 years. We continue to build on our proud traditions with staff and governors having created a positive and ambitious culture within the school, where learning is the central ethos for all our children. Our school motto is "Learning together we can reach for the stars". 

We are looking for someone who:
• can work with our strong team and governing body to push our school to outstanding.
• can lead through the challenging times we are facing to enable all pupils to reach their full potential.
• will continue to embed our principles of attachment creating a nurturing environment where all pupils feel safe and supported.
• will work with our community to support learning and inclusion, strengthening links for maximum benefit.
• can inspire their high performing team to meet the needs of all students, including our most vulnerable children.
• has a good grasp of financial management.
• is able to operate effectively, whilst promoting staff wellbeing and work life balance.

In return, we will offer the successful candidate:
• a role in a school with a proud tradition, well behaved pupils and high performing dedicated staff.
• the ability to lead a school that has a well embedded values system that results in excellent behaviour standards.
• the opportunity to lead a strong, confident well qualified teaching staff that work well together.
• the ability to work with a well established consortium of local schools, with their shared expertise and support.
• the ability to work in a welcoming environment.
• the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals who place pupils at the heart of everything they do. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged after hours. Please contact the office staff, Mrs Randle (am) or Mrs Ellis (pm) to make arrangements on telephone no: 024 7631 2221.
Further information can be found in the application pack or for any other queries please contact Claire Davies, Chair of Governors at: davies.c11@welearn365.com. Please also visit our website for further details about our school: https://www.raceleysinfant.com/

Please complete the application form available, together with a supporting letter covering the questions asked in the Application Pack and email to Claire Davies, Chair of Governors at davies.c11@welearn365.com by Noon, 18th April 2023.

Interviews will be held on Friday 28th April & Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

Please note that any applications forms received after the closing date will not be accepted. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by Friday 21st April 2023. If you have not heard back on that date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful this time. 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check. We will require two references from you, one of whom must be your current employer; these will only be requested from the referees if you are shortlisted.