Group 2
Pupils on Roll 181

Required from January 2011

Headteacher: ISR 12-18

Wadworth Primary School is a successful school that has developed significantly under our present headteacher who is now moving to headship at a larger school.

The children, parents, governors and staff are looking for a new leader who will:
• be passionate about children’s learning;
• maintain the governors’ agreed strategic direction for the school by:

continuing to both raise standards for all pupils

continuing to enhance the school’s high profile within its own and neighbouring communities.

We want all to be safe; enjoy a happy childhood, good physical and mental health; and achieve educationally.

We can offer the successful candidate:
• the chance to lead and work with a highly dedicated and professional team;
• a welcoming, friendly and caring ethos;
• an environment in which children are happy, confident and enjoy learning;
• a supportive and active governing body.

Wadworth Primary School is a community primary co-educational day school situated in the village of Wadworth, approximately four miles south west of Doncaster and close to all major transport links. It attracts a number of pupils from outside the catchment area. The school has beautiful surroundings, with large areas of grass for the children’s sports activities and recreation.

This is an exciting time to be joining Doncaster Local Authority; Our Director of Children’s Services and Assistant Director of Learners and Schools are committed to working with schools to develop a cohesive strategic approach, focusing on those factors that make the biggest difference to the quality of children and young people’s lives.

Further information is available from http://www.wadworthnolimits.co.uk

Completed application forms to be returned directly to Hazel Thompson, Assistant Education Officer, DMBC, CYPS, School Improvement Service, Floor 5, The Council House, College Road, Doncaster,DN1 3AD.
Telephone: 01302 737151 Email:

If you wish to visit our school prior to the closing date, please contact Mrs Barbara Rew at the school on 01302 851451 in order to make an appointment

Closing date for applications is 24th September 2010 12noon.

Interviews will take place during on 14/15 October 2010.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment
This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

Many thanks for your interest in this vacancy.