Headteacher
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Start date: 01/09/2025
Job overview
Enderby Road Infant and Nursery School is located in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. We are proud of our strong and inclusive school community in which children are supported and encouraged to reach their potential. This is exemplified by our school motto “A Place to Shine”. We are looking for the right individual who shares in our vision and has the ambition and skills to lead us and build on our success.
We are looking for:
- a visible, committed, and experienced leader who will fulfil the vision and values of the school;
- a leader who will continue to drive innovative school improvement, founded on sound pedagogical research and recognising our “whole child” approach to education;
- a passionate individual who will shape our school provision to meet the needs of all our children and keep our learners happy, healthy and safe;
- a leader with the expertise to engage all staff, empowering them and supporting their own personal development to achieve our common goals;
- a practical and pragmatic individual who leads the staff team by example.
Our new Headteacher will bring:
- innovative, strategic and empowering leadership skills with a vision that inspires and motivates others;
- the energy and creativity to further develop our broad and inclusive curriculum at the same time as maintaining existing practices that are working effectively;
- a commitment to embedding achievement for all pupils, including those who have Special Education Needs, and to ensure their needs are met;
- high expectations of all pupils in their attainment, behaviour and attendance and the skills needed to translate these expectations into pupils achieving their full potential;
- a recognition of the need to support the wellbeing of pupils and staff to maintain a happy and successful school community;
- the ability to listen to and communicate clearly with all stakeholders, including staff, pupils, parents and the governing body;
- a demonstrable track record of developing and supporting a team to meet the high expectations required and unlocking their personal potential;
- an organised and efficient approach to overseeing the administration and finances of the school;
In return, we can offer:
- children who are happy, respectful, eager to learn and proud to contribute to the Enderby Road school community;
- a dedicated and hardworking staff team with a wide range of experience who are keen to build on the school’s existing strengths;
- a supportive governing body committed to enabling the ongoing success of the school;
- a caring and inclusive ethos where everyone is valued;
- supportive and caring parents and community;
- strong partnerships with other schools;
- a supportive Local Authority including Learning Improvement advisors and other services.
For more information on our school, please look on our website: www.enderbyroadinfantandnursery.co.uk
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact the chair of governors – Catherine Lloyd at cog@enderbyroadinfantandnursery.co.uk
You are warmly invited to visit our school and are welcome to come and find out more about us, show rounds are available on Wednesday 30th April at 2pm or 4pm, Thursday 1st May at 2pm or 4pm, Tuesday 6th May at 2pm or 4pm.
Alternative days and times may be possible, please contact the School Administrative Officer, Laura Pogson, to arrange a convenient time on 01724 861 571 or email at admin.enderbyroad@northlincs.gov.uk
The closing date for applications: Monday 12th May 2025 (12pm)
Shortlisting will take place: Monday 12th May
Assessments and interviews will take place on 19th and 20th May 2025
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
The Council
We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.
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