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Headteacher: Elm Park Primary School (Pay scale: L12-18 - £67,898 - £77,924)
Are you a leader that is confident, compassionate and creative that believes education is about developing kind, confident and responsible individuals and not just academic achievement?
As an individual are you committed to working with staff, families and children to nurture a warm inclusive environment where every child is valued and respected?
As an educational practitioner are you dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for all children?
Then consider Elm Park Primary School as your next step in leadership.
Governors at Elm Park Primary School are looking for a Head Teacher whose ethos aligns with ours, who can lead the school, building on its strong foundations. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and visionary individual to impact on the lives of pupils, staff and the wider school community.
Elm Park is a Local Authority maintained school and was rated by Ofsted as Good in February 2025. Ofsted stated:
Elm Park Primary School is all about kindness. Pupils experience kindness and respect from staff and each other each day. Pupils appreciate how safe and secure they feel at school, and how much they enjoy their learning. A tangible family ethos ripples through the life of the school. Each day starts with a warm welcome and kind words.
This highlights what it means to be part of the Elm Park family.
As a leader of Elm Park school, you would:
1. Provide wide-ranging opportunities for children across all curriculum areas
2. Value inclusivity
3. Inspire and enrich the lives of a whole community
4. Give clear direction and be a confident communicator
5. Lead with energy and enthusiasm and take time to know and value the whole team
6. Listen to staff and collaborate with them
7. Trust staff
8. Build on our existing achievements to take our whole school forward
9. Embrace innovation whilst demonstrating clarity when communicating your vision
10. Have effective financial management
In return we offer:
11. A dedicated and collaborative staff team, engaged families
12. Children enthusiastic to learn
13. Supportive governing body
14. Two years of Headteacher mentoring and support through the Local Authority programme
15. Part of the Ignite Alliance for professional development and collaboration
If you are an experienced senior leader with drive and ambition, and care as much as we do about making our school the best it can be, we would love to hear from you.
The Headteacher Application Pack documents are attached to this advertisement and will give you a greater insight into the wonderful school that Elm Park Primary is and more information to support your application.
All prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school for an informal tour. These will take place on
- Monday 23rd March 9.30am – 10.30am
- Wednesday 25th March 4.00pm – 5.00pm
- Friday 27th March 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Closing date for applications: Monday 30th March at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 22nd April & Thursday 23rd April.
Safeguarding Statement
Elm Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school has comprehensive policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safe working practices throughout the school.
Candidates should be aware of and understand their duties and responsibilities regarding child protection and safeguarding children. Our school adheres to the Local Authority safer recruitment procedures and statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We have a robust recruitment and selection process designed to deter unsuitable candidates and ensure that all appointees are suitable for working with children.
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Any appointment will be conditional upon the completion of all relevant pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List information, satisfactory references and right to work checks. Elm Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.