Headteacher - Anker Valley Primary Academy
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | L9 – L15 £60,644 – £70,293 pa |
| Location: | Ankermoor Primary Academy |
| Job Type: | Full Time, Permanent |
| Category: | Schools and Academies |
| Closing Date: | 26/09/2025 |
| Reference: | 0000025033 |
Description
Fierté Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a Headteacher to lead Anker Valley Primary Academy.
At Anker Valley Primary Academy, we aim to collaborate closely with parents and the community to inspire excellence in this flourishing school. Pupils will achieve high standards and personal success through diverse learning experiences that spark curiosity and leverage their unique talents.
At Anker Valley, we are passionate about providing an education that meets the needs of all our children and families. We understand the importance of being ready to learn and how external and internal factors can impact upon a child's successes. We have high expectations that all stakeholders will work together to provide the best possible opportunities that will enable our children to thrive in an ever-changing society. The position includes undertaking the role of Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.
The Fierté Trust is looking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Headteacher to:
· Foster in all pupils an absolute feeling of belonging, self-worth, high aspiration, and independence, alongside the expectation that Anker Valley children stand out because they are compassionate, never gives up on others, takes their own opportunity but also allows others their moment to shine and relentlessly aspires to achieve more, overcoming obstacles or setbacks.
· Champion and ‘live’ our values: we care, we leave no one behind, we celebrate individuality, and we are brave.
· Bestow the experiences. resources. structures. and systems to enable all to engage, all to progress and all to achieve their full potential living their life to the full.
· Proactively collaborate with others across the Trust generously sharing their knowledge and skills alongside remaining open to benefitting from the expertise of others.
How to apply
Paying close attention to the Person Specification for the role, applicants should submit a completed application form to ceo@fierte.org by the closing date.
To find out more information about the role and to arrange a visit, please contact: Maria Hamblin ceo@fierte.org
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will take place during the following day:
Monday 15th of September to Friday 19th of September 2025
Application timeline
Closing date: Midday Friday 26th of September 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 29th of September 2025
Candidates who have been shortlisted will be notified on: Tuesday 30th of September 2025
Interviews will take place on: Monday 6th of October 2025 and on Tuesday 7th of October 2025
At Anker Valley Primary Academy
Application packs and full role details can be found at the bottom of the advert below under Supporting Documents for Headteacher.
Please note: CVs will NOT be accepted.
Safeguarding Statement
The Fierté Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.
It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
A copy of Anker Valley Primary Academy Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here Safeguarding Policy