Headteacher

Headteacher

Athelstan Primary School

L21-L27 (£84,699 – £97,136) (starting point dependent on experience)

Group 4 NOR 605

To start January 2027

A place to THRIVE

Athelstan Primary sits at the heart of a diverse and vibrant community.

Despite being one of the largest primaries in Sheffield, we retain a family feel and place a huge emphasis on the relationships we have with our children and families.

After a period of relative instability (during which the school has beensupported by an interim Executive Head), we are now in a position of clarity, security and consistency. This provides an excellent foundation from which our nextheadteacher can deliver real change.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with governors, staff andother stakeholders in developing an ambitious and inspirational vision for theschool. They will also deliver that vision – securing success for our pupilsand making a mark as they drive the school forward.

• Be a creative and strategically-minded individual whohas demonstrable experience of delivering successful and sustained whole school improvement.
• Have the confidence, empathy and emotional resilience to lead a large primary school, ensuring it remains a safe and welcoming environment in which to work, learn and play.
• Possess the ability to create and implement avision that inspires staff, pupils and the local community.
• Believe that a broad provision is essential in developing the whole child and their unique interests and talents.
• Share our commitment to ensure that every singlepupil at Athelstan – irrespective of their background or needs – has the opportunity to thrive.

At Athelstan, we have always been committed to working collaboratively with other schools – both in the city and further afield. We are part of the Crucible Co-operative Learning Trust – a partnership with Ballifield and Brunswick Primary Schools – but remain fully autonomous, with our own leadership team and our own governing body.

We are looking for a personable, innovative and visionary leader whowill bring enthusiasm, ambition and new ideas to our school. If this sounds like you, please get in touch.

Athelstan Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect allour staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will beasked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. Theamendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide thatcertain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subjectto disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of thesecautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please also note that an online search will also be conducted for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Children’sBarred List check.

Please note that it is a criminal offence to apply for thispost if you have been placed on the Children’s Barred List.