We are looking for a Head of Academy to lead our team here at Danesholme Infant Academy!

The successful candidate will manage the academy day-to-day, having responsibility for the development of outstanding teaching and learning so that the overall educational provision is high quality and supports all children to learn effectively and achieve high standards.

About us:

Danesholme Infant Academy is a happy, caring and inclusive two form entry infant school, with a nursery class. Our dedicated staff work as a team to provide the best possible opportunities for all our pupils no matter what their starting points. Our primary aim is for pupils to develop into confident and independent young people fully ready to take the next steps in their education. We value the whole child. Academic success is vital to us, but we also value the personal growth and developing self-worth of the individual. Our core values of kindness, respect and achievement pervade all we do.’ Danesholme Infant is centred at the heart of our local community. We welcome parents into school regularly and work alongside them to support our pupils.  

Danesholme Infant academy works in partnership with the neighbouring Danesholme Junior Academy under the leadership of an Executive Principal. The schools work very closely together, sharing leadership roles, staff and resources.

Visits to the academy, or telephone calls to our Executive Principal, Sonia Kendal are warmly welcomed.

Are you a leader who is:

• an effective leader, with a successful record of sustained educational improvement
• able to build positive relationships with staff, parents and pupils
• an effective developer of high quality teaching and the curriculum
• able to ensure high standards of achievement for all pupils, and be the advocate of those with additional educational needs, liaising with appropriate agencies
• resilient, dynamic and keen to lead by example

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

·         Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

·         A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace

·         A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues

·         A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it

·         Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy

·         Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review

·         Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone

·         Eye tests & Spectacles Discount

·         Family friendly policies and time off for dependants

·         Dedicated ECT support programme

·         Access to savings in childcare costs

·         Generous annual leave allocation

·         Automatic pay progression

·         Free parking on all sites

·         Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff

·         Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.