Start Date: January 2025
Stanwix Primary School is a vibrant academy in the heart of Carlisle. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment for all students and our dedicated staff and governors work hard to inspire and empower our pupils so they can achieve their full potential academically, socially, and personally.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and visionary leader with an open, supportive and engaging management style to lead our fantastic school. The successful candidate will be committed to upholding the school's values and ethos whilst confidently leading and shaping a new vision for the school that builds on our inclusivity and academic excellence and promotes a culture of recognition, continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
● Provide strategic leadership and management of the school.
● Drive the development and implementation of educational policies and practices.
● Foster a positive, safe and inclusive school environment that supports the well-being and development of pupils and staff.
● Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.
● Manage school resources effectively and efficiently.
● Develop positive partnerships and provide effective communications with all stakeholders including staff; parents/carers; governors, local and national partners as well as the wider community
Essential Requirements:
● Confident leader, able to motivate and inspire the school community.
● Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant experience in a senior leadership role within a school setting.
● Proven track record of driving school improvement and raising educational standards.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
● Excellent organisational and management abilities.
● Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
● Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
● Knowledge of current educational trends and best practices.
● Ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse school community.
● NPQH (desirable)
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit a completed application form, a comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. All applications should be sent to office@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk
Application forms can be accessed via the Cumberland Council School Jobs website here: https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-job-vacancies. You can also find out more information about the school and this vacancy by visiting our school website, www.stanwix.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 19th September 2024
Interview Dates: 26th and 27th September 2024
Contact Information: For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact office@stanwix.cumbria.sch.uk
Please note, school visits are available the week commencing the 9th of September.
Stanwix School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, with a children’s barred list check, along with satisfactory references and safer recruitment clearances as outlined in the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.