Headteacher - Lead Inclusive, High-Impact School

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Caring community

Experienced staff

Professional learning culture

Supportive governing body

Leadership development

Cross-system collaboration

Make a difference

Job summary

Westborough High School in Dewsbury seeks a new Headteacher to lead a caring, ambitious learning community. You will set strategic direction, place pupils at the heart of decision-making and work with staff, governors and families to secure excellent outcomes.

With a proven track record in senior leadership, you will foster inclusion, strengthen curriculum and teaching, manage resources effectively and sustain a culture of professional learning and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a school setting.
• A clear track record of school improvement and outcomes.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, teaching and assessment.
• Ability to articulate and deliver a strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, ambitious and values-led leadership for Westborough High School.
• Place pupils at the heart of decision-making and equity.
• Set high expectations for curriculum, teaching, learning and attendance.
• Champion inclusion and address barriers to learner outcomes.
• Inspire and empower staff, fostering professional learning.
• Build relationships with pupils, staff, governors, families and community.
• Ensure effective use of people, finances and resources to deliver priorities.
• Safeguard and safeguard wellbeing of children and young people.

Skills

Senior leadership

School improvement

Curriculum understanding

Vision & strategy

Integrity & credibility

Leadership development

Staff empowerment

Stakeholder relations

Strategic leadership

Safeguarding & inclusion

Job description

Westborough High School in Dewsbury seeks a new Headteacher to lead a caring, ambitious learning community. You will set strategic direction, place pupils at the heart of decision-making and work with staff, governors and families to secure excellent outcomes.

With a proven track record in senior leadership, you will foster inclusion, strengthen curriculum and teaching, manage resources effectively and sustain a culture of professional learning and safeguarding.