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The governors of High Ercall Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and capable school leader who can build on its success and drive further improvement in teaching and learning for all pupils. Following a long period of stable leadership, this is a genuine opportunity to lead a well-established, community-focused school with high expectations and clear ambitions. The next Headteacher will need to:

• protect and strengthen the culture of high expectations
• ensure consistency across all areas of the school
• build on strong behaviour and attitudes to drive further academic outcomes
• continue to develop the curriculum so that it is ambitious for all learners
• balance warmth with firm leadership
This is a school with a clear identity. The opportunity is to build on that, not replace it. What the school needs now This is not a "maintain the status quo" role. The next Headteacher will need to:
• Bring consistency to teaching, assessment and expectations
• Strengthen SEND provision and ensure it is embedded across the school
• Improve clarity and rigour in curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes
• Maintain strong safeguarding while tightening systems and compliance
• Be visible, present and actively involved in the day-to-day running of the school
This is a hands-on role in a small school where leadership is highly visible. We are looking for someone who:
• Sets high expectations and follows through Is confident leading teaching and learning improvements
• Can balance strategic leadership with operational delivery
• Builds strong relationships with staff, pupils, governors and parents
• Is resilient, pragmatic and solutions-focused
  
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• A committed and experienced staff team
• Supportive and engaged governors
• Well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning
• A strong sense of community
• The opportunity to shape the next phase of the school, A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities. A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.
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