Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher, The Board of Directors of the Constellation Trust are looking for a special person with proven leadership experience to lead this successful school on the next phase of its journey.

Appleton Primary School has around 220 pupils on roll and is situated in the west of the city of Hull, providing high quality education and a wide range of experiences from ages two to eleven. The school is smaller than average and offers a calm and caring learning environment that allows pupils to succeed. The school is situated in attractive grounds with a well-maintained building including a modern EYFS unit, separate provision for two year olds, a library and additional classroom space. The dedicated staff work closely with the local community to provide a broad and rich curriculum, high quality pastoral support and a range of extra-curricular opportunities.

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale, L14 - £71, 330 - L18 £78,702

We are looking for an experienced primary school leader who:

• has a proven track record of inspiring and empowering others to achieve high standards and bring out the best in everyone

• has high expectations of achievement and behaviour and believes that every child can succeed

• has a clear vision to lead the school and the skills and determination to achieve this

• has an excellent understanding of how to develop a curriculum which engages and meets the needs of all pupils, including those who are vulnerable or who have special educational needs

• is committed to working in partnership with the Trust, parents and the community to provide a safe and caring environment which allows pupils to develop socially, emotionally and academically

We can offer you:

• high quality support from an experienced Trust team, including school improvement, finance, premises and HR

• opportunities to work with colleagues and leaders from other schools

• a commitment to your professional development as a leader

• a strong and experienced teaching team

• hard working and enthusiastic pupils

The Constellation Trust provides pupils with more than merely academic success. We offer our learners a broad range of experiences which seek to build their confidence, open their minds and equip them for life in an ever-changing world.

The Constellation Trust consists of Appleton Primary, Bricknell Primary, Francis Askew Primary, Paisley Primary, Rokeby Park Primary, Stoneferry Primary, Victoria Dock Primary, Sirius Academy West, Sirius Academy North, The College @ Sirius, Blueprint Alliance and Rise Academy, which are all based in Hull.

To arrange for a discussion of the role or a visit to the school, please contact Tim Attwater, the Executive Lead for Primaries. 

Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory references & disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.