Headteacher

The Governing Body of Heckmondwike Grammar

School are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and inspirational

Headteacher to lead Heckmondwike Grammar School, a popular and successful co-educational,

selective Grammar School, situated in the pleasant town of Heckmondwike in West

Yorkshire and within easy reach of both the M1 and M62.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Headteachers or

ambitious Deputy Headteachers or Assistant Headteachers with the necessary

qualities and skills to lead our school in the next, exciting stage of its

development. Heckmondwike Grammar School

Grammar is a friendly and welcoming school and an exciting place in which to

learn (OFSTED 2022). It enjoys a local and national reputation for high

standards of achievement. Furthermore,

the development of personal skills and the importance of extra-curricular are

crucial components of everyday life in the school.

We are passionate about using evidence-informed

practices in teaching and learning, curriculum, behaviour management and

CPD. We regard academic achievement and

pastoral support as being of equal importance. We value teachers as experts in

their subject and provide them with high levels of trust and autonomy. We are committed to staff well-being and have

taken steps to reduce teachers’ workload.

We

are seeking a Headteacher who will be:

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an

inspirational leader with outstanding communication skills and an ability to

work successfully with all stakeholders;

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committed

to continuing to raise educational standards whilst ensuring a wide curriculum

offer for all students;

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able

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

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able

to demonstrate a track record of success in their current post.

This

is an excellent opportunity for a suitably talented and motivated senior leader

who is ambitious to lead our popular and highly regarded school.