Transformational Headteacher: Elevate Standards & Curriculum, Heckmondwike

The Governing Body of Heckmondwike GrammarSchool are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and inspirationalHeadteacher to lead Heckmondwike Grammar School, a popular and successful co-educational,selective Grammar School, situated in the pleasant town of Heckmondwike in WestYorkshire and within easy reach of both the M1 and M62.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Headteachers orambitious Deputy Headteachers or Assistant Headteachers with the necessaryqualities and skills to lead our school in the next, exciting stage of itsdevelopment. Heckmondwike Grammar SchoolGrammar is a friendly and welcoming school and an exciting place in which tolearn (OFSTED 2022). It enjoys a local and national reputation for highstandards of achievement. Furthermore,the development of personal skills and the importance of extra-curricular arecrucial components of everyday life in the school.

We are passionate about using evidence-informedpractices in teaching and learning, curriculum, behaviour management andCPD. We regard academic achievement andpastoral support as being of equal importance. We value teachers as experts intheir subject and provide them with high levels of trust and autonomy. We are committed to staff well-being and havetaken steps to reduce teachers’ workload.

Weare seeking a Headteacher who will be:

-aninspirational leader with outstanding communication skills and an ability towork successfully with all stakeholders;

-committedto continuing to raise educational standards whilst ensuring a wide curriculumoffer for all students;

-ableto contribute to and develop the vision and values of the school; and

-ableto demonstrate a track record of success in their current post.

Thisis an excellent opportunity for a suitably talented and motivated senior leaderwho is ambitious to lead our popular and highly regarded school.