Lead together
Opportunity for a Head of School at Linthwaite Clough Primary School
An exciting journey
At Linthwaite Clough Primary School, we're embarking on a new chapter, and we're seeking a leader with commitment, energy and passion to join us as our new Head of School. Our fantastic staff and pupils are keen to find someone who shares our values and is ready to lead with inspiration and collaboration to build a magical place to learn together.
As part of the Together Learning Trust, you will benefit from fantastic support from the central team, the school improvement team and your fellow leaders of the other schools in the trust. With expertise on hand to support you in areas such as curriculum design, behaviour and culture, finance, operations and communications, you’re free to do what you do best: lead and nurture the brilliant staff and students at this wonderful school. This is a challenging time for every school in the country, but you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and our local community.
A community of confident, creative learners.
ABOUT LINTHWAITE CLOUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL
280 STUDENTS AGED 3-11
COMPREHENSIVE JUNIOR, INFANT & EARLY YEARS SCHOOL
LOCATED IN LINTHWAITE VILLAGE, HUDDERSFIELD
Linthwaite Clough Primary School is home to just under 300 eager minds, aged 3-11, at the heart of the village community in Linthwaite. The school values, Honesty, Creativity, Inclusion, Confidence and Respect are a cornerstone, shaping a nurturing environment where every child can flourish. It’s a happy and vibrant place which values every single pupil and puts success for all at the heart of everything. The vision is to be a community of confident creative learners thriving in a rich, inclusive environment that raises the aspirations of each unique child.
The school received an inadequate Ofsted report in September. Despite this, it has the strong support of parents and the community who are proud of the school’s inclusive and child-centred ethos. Linthwaite Clough has so much going for it, making this a fantastic opportunity for the right leader to shape a truly remarkable school.
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ABOUT TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
We are a local trust in Calderdale and Kirklees. By this autumn we will comprise of three secondary schools, two school sixth forms, five primary schools and a special school. That’s big enough to offer stability and quality central services whilst small enough to make sure school leaders feel like valued partners.
We are driven by a shared commitment to providing magical learning experiences for all our children and a belief that all of them can achieve great things.
We cherish our staff, support their wellbeing and enable them to flourish. Being part of Together Learning Trust feels special due to the unique nature of the schools and the opportunities it brings for staff, students and communities to collaborate. For everyone involved in our Trust our mission is simple. To Grow, Excel, and Learn Together.
“I believe that the support that schools can provide each other cannot be underestimated. Being part of the Together Learning Trust enables our schools to continue to flourish and develop within a supportive school focused community, where the expertise of those who have a hands on understanding of our children will lead the way forward.”
Location
LINTHWAITE CLOUGH
PRIMARY SCHOOL
CHAPEL HILL
LINTHWAITE
HUDDERSFIELD
HD7 5NJ
Approx driving times:
Huddersfield: 10 mins
M62 Motorway: 15 mins
Halifax: 30 mins
Bradford: 40mins
Leeds: 40 mins
Sheffield: 1 hour
Linthwaite Clough is set in a lovely village location in Kirklees with amazing countryside right on the doorstep, as well as easy access to urban culture and excitement in Halifax, Huddersfield and Leeds. It’s a great place to live, and provides many opportunities for pupils.
ABOUT the role
Head of School
Salary: Leadership Scale: L12 – L16 £61,882- £68,400
This is an excellent opportunity for a current or aspiring Headteacher to lead, shape and influence Linthwaite Clough’s future. With strong foundations, a great staff team, the support of the community and the expertise of the trust, you can help this school fly.
Do you believe that creativity, nurture and community are as important as academic achievement? Do you understand how to raise aspirations and drive excellence at all levels? Do you believe that you can secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? Then we’d love to hear from you.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
Provide vision, leadership and clear direction;
Be accountable to the Governing Board and the Trust for the effective administration, management and performance of the school;
Assume overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school;
Effectively manage teaching and learning;
Promote excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils and staff ;
Evaluate school performance and identify priorities for continuous improvement;
Effectively secure, manage and deploy resources to achieve the school’s aims;
Develop strong distributed leadership;
Maintain and develop a safe and productive learning environment that is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils;
Continue to grow our parental and local community engagement
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY 15 APRIL 9AM
INTERVIEWS: W/C 22 APRIL 2024
START DATE: 1 SEPTEMBER 2024
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Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or a chance to visit the school ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Executive Director for Primaries, Liz Woodfield via l.woodfield@melthammoor.tlt.school.
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our application form and return it to recruitment@tlt.school by the deadline.
