Head of School

To commence in September 2023, we are looking to recruit an inspirational Head of School at Luck Lane Primary Academy to join an exceptional team who remain on an exciting journey to ensure all pupils achieve their very best.

Luck Lane Primary Academy prides itself with regard the care, commitment and education provided to all its’ children. It has state-of the-art facilities to support exceptional teaching including easy access to outdoor play areas.
- Be an innovative and outstanding leader able to make a difference to children through effective leadership and management;
- Have a strong commitment to achieving excellence and success at every level across the academy;
- Have a clear vision and lead by example, with a proven ability to lead and develop staff;
- Have highly developed interpersonal skills to work with all parties in the school community and with other academies in the trust;
- Have high quality teaching, student learning and wellbeing at the heart of their decision making.

**Our trust values are**:

- Equip our staff to deliver their best every day; our belief is that **_Valuing People_**, **_Supporting Personal Best_** is the key;
- Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
- Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
- Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
- Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
- Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Luck Lane Primary Academy is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. We would welcome you to visit the academy (by appointment) if you wish to learn more before you apply, you will find it:

- Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children are happy, settled and confident;
- Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
- Equips pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education;
- Is a school that supports staff to reach their full potential and career goals.

**Closing date: 9.00am on 8th May 2023**

**Interviews: w/c 15th May 2023**
- SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support._

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