The Opportunity
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, part of Enhance Academy Trust, is a vibrant and successful school situated close to the centre of Barnsley. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and talented leader to work with a special community of children, staff and parents continuing to lead them on their journey to excellence.
‘This is a school where staff and pupils glow with pride. Pupils are exceptionally kind and caring towards each other. They have excellent relationships with their teachers and staff.’ Ofsted: February
The successful candidate will a be a highly visible, collaborative and aspirational leader who will model the highest levels of professionalism and inspire, motivate and develop our staff and children, setting them firmly on the road to success.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Is an exceptional primary practitioner
2. Is a team player with high expectations and proven track record of developing the curriculum and sustaining high outcomes
3. Is well-motivated, innovative and able to support others to deliver the highest standards
4. Displays excellent leadership skills and can develop leadership skills in others
5. Can build strong relationships
6. Is passionate about making a difference
7. Will fully embrace the ethos of a Christian school in the tradition of the Church of England
8. Is committed to working with parents, the community, the Local Academy Board and the Trust to achieve the very best for all our pupils.
We can offer you:
9. A warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly, dedicated and talented team of caring and highly motivated staff
10. A community of children with high aspirations and a real thirst for learning and success
11. Opportunities to develop professionally
12. A genuine opportunity to lead and make a difference
13. A school rooted firmly in our local community
14. The opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and diverse group of schools within a forward thinking, supportive and ambitious Trust
Why join Enhance Academy Trust?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:
15. Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
16. Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
17. GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
18. Free annual flu jab
19. Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
20. A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
21. Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, or for a discussion about the role please contact Mark Randall, CEO:
Safeguarding Statement
Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.
Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.
To view our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy please click on the following link Enhance Academy Trust - Policies
How to apply:
Please click the following link for your application to be considered:
Closing Date: 08/02/