Head Teacher Fernvale Primary School Leicestershire at Fernvale Primary School in LE7, Leicester, East Midlands · JobNearby
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Head Teacher Fernvale Primary School Leicestershire
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Fernvale Primary School
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Location
LE7, Leicester, East Midlands
Salary
£79,460–£92,065 a year
Work pattern
Full Time
Dates
Posted 14 Aug 2026 · Closes 5 Oct 2026
Our next date for those who wish to visit Fernvale is on Tuesday 15th September 9.30am.
Please phone the school on 0116 241 7622 to book this visit.
Education/training/qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status. Y App, Doc
NPQH (unless…
About the role
Our next date for those who wish to visit Fernvale is on Tuesday 15th September 9.30am.
Please phone the school on 0116 241 7622 to book this visit.
Education/training/qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status. Y App, Doc
NPQH (unless previously in post as headteacher before 1/4/04). Y App, Doc
Management or leadership training or qualification. Y App
Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional and personal development. Y App/ Int, Doc
Experience
Experience of successful teaching In the Primary Phase. Y App
Experience of teaching across schools. Y App
Experience of a range of responsibilities covering different aspects of school life which
have had demonstrable outcomes for children.
Y App
Experience of successfully leading and managing whole school change initiatives. Y App/ Int, Ref
Experience of raising achievement. Y App/ Int, Ref
Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning. Y App/ Int, Ref
Experience of developing relationships with the wider community. Y App
Experience of managing budgets successfully. Y App, Ref, Int.
Knowledge
Understanding of the environment within which the school operates – at national and
local level.
Y Int
Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements relating to schools. Y Int
Sound up to date knowledge of developments in education, teaching and learning and
best practice.
Y Int
Understanding of how high quality performance management for all staff is linked to
the school improvement
Y Int
Up to date knowledge of safeguarding requirements and the ability to put this into
practice.
Y Int, Ref
Understanding of equal opportunities and able to put this into practice. Y Int, Ref
Knowledge of the principles of financial management in schools. Y Int
Basic knowledge of health and safety and employment law. Y App/Int
Competencies
To think strategically and develop a vision for the school. Y Int
To think creatively and imaginatively to identify opportunities. Y Int
To set, monitor and evaluate targets. Y App, Int
To think analytically, making informed use of inspection, benchmarking and research
findings.
Y Int/Ex
To investigate problems, evaluate options, identify solutions, make and implement
plans and monitor outcomes.
Y App/Int, Ref
To use resources cost-effectively. Y Int/Ex
To work effectively within policies and procedures. Y Int, Ref
To make sound decisions, often under pressure and to tight deadlines. Y Int/Ex, Ref
High standard of written communication skills. Y App, Ex
To use numerical and financial data confidently. Y Ex
To communicate sensitively, clearly and persuasively with people at all levels. Y Int, Ex, Ref
To manage and motivate individuals and teams to achieve high standards of perfor
mance.
Y Ex, Ref
Head Teacher Person Specification
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Essential Desirable Assessed by
Competencies continued
To manage conflict effectively. Y Int, Ref
To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide range of agencies and
individuals.
Y App/ Int, Ref
If required: To undertake the responsibilities of a class teacher. Y Ex, Ref
Personal attributes
To command credibility and respect from all members of the school community. Y Int, Ex, Ref
Commitment to valuing cultural diversity Y Int
Emotional resilience. Y Int, Ref
Able to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas. Y App/Int, Ref
To be an inspiring role model for staff and pupils. Y Ref
Able to achieve challenging professional goals. Y App/ Int, Ref
Other requirements
Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check. Y Doc
Key
App Application
Int Interview
Ex Exercise or activity
Ref References
Doc Documentary evidence
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