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Job Summary

Job Type
Assistant Head
Subject
Primary
Contract Type
Full Time
Contract Term
Permanent
Start Date
January 2022 start or sooner if possible.
Salary
L1 - L5
Closing Date
08-Jul-2021

Assistant Headteacher

West Lynn Primary School

Norfolk

Do you
  • Want to take the next step in your career?
  • Want to join a three school partnership with a proven track record in nurturing talent?
  • Want to work as part of a Trust that values it employees and will prepare you for future leadership, who actively encourage opportunities for internal and external promotion?
If yes, then we have the next role for you!!
 
Following the promotion of our current Assistant Head to Executive Deputy Head of our 3 schools, we are looking for an existing or future leader who is ready to grasp this ideal opportunity to progress their career within a supportive, proactive and forward-thinking environment with excellent opportunities.
 
The successful candidate who is forward thinking and solution focused will support the Executive Leadership Team in securing high standards of teaching and learning. There will be a teaching commitment with this role.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference to the whole school community.
 
Our school has;
  • A warm, welcoming and friendly school with enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers, support staff and parents
  • A committed and supportive Executive Leadership Team, Governors and Trustees
  • Enthusiastic, polite and well-behaved children, who love coming to school
  • The opportunity to make a difference and be an active and influential leader who will take a major role in the development of the school
  • Excellent opportunities to develop professionally and to grow in your role as part of the leadership team. 
For a job description, person specification and application form please see attached documents.
 
Curious? Questions? Interested? Please telephone the Headteacher, Joanne Borley (01553 772330) for an informal conversation.
 
For any other information please contact recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk or call 01553 773393.
 
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.

How to Apply

To apply please complete an application form (this is in 3 parts - all of which need completing - see the application guidance notes for more information) and email this to: recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk.

Alternatively post your application to the HR Department, West Norfolk Academies Trust, c/o Springwood High School, Queensway, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4AW.
 
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a viable field be met before the application closing date. Potential applicants are therefore advised to submit their application form as soon as possible for consideration.

Closing Date for Applications: 08-Jul-2021

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Employer Information

Employer Type
Primary schools
Headteacher
Joanne Borley
LEA/Region
Norfolk
NoR
158
Age Range
5-11
Address
St Peters Road
West Lynn
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Postcode
PE34 3JL
Telephone
01553 772330
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Employer Details

West Lynn Primary School

A primary school of the West Norfolk Academies Trust

West Lynn Primary School is becoming a one form entry school with around 160 children split into seven classes. The children at West Lynn are well behaved, hardworking and report that they really enjoy coming to school. They also report how well cared for they feel by our wonderful team of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff (who are also well behaved and hardworking!).

West Lynn Primary is an Academy as part of the West Norfolk Academies Trust