Headteacher

Permanent
Full Time
Albany Junior School, Pasture Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8HR
L11 -17

Number on roll: 211, Age range: 7 - 11

Due to the present headteacher of Albany Junior School moving to a new school, the governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher from 1 January 2022. 

Do you have the expertise to enable our school community to flourish? 

Can you demonstrate a clear vision for the continued growth of our vibrant school?

Albany is a large junior school situated on the edge of Stapleford in a beautiful setting. We enjoy strong links with our community and especially with Albany Infant School. Governors are proud of our caring ethos and distinctive approach that enables all pupils to ‘Enjoy, Succeed and be Proud’ and are seeking a candidate who is willing to embrace and promote the values that underpin the life, work and culture of our school.

To this end, the governors, staff and children of Albany Junior School are excited to meet our new head teacher who:

•    has the highest expectations for children’s achievement, wellbeing, personal development and behaviour
•    will further develop our identity as a caring community and keep it central to our vision
•    is passionate about progress through the development of, and investment in others 
•    can empower high performance through strong and fair leadership
•    has compassion and understanding for diversity and social responsibilities 
•    leads by example, with integrity and credibility. 

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school subject to Covid restrictions at that time by contacting Miss G Frost on 0115 9176 550 or gfrost@albany-jun.notts.sch.uk  who will arrange for you to meet or talk with a governor.

Application forms and further details are available from Anita Atherley at Governor Services by emailing: governors@nottscc.gov.uk or by telephone: 0115 804 4666.  

The closing date for applications is 2/09/2021 at midnight.

Shortlisting will take place on 09/09/2021.

Interviews will take place on 20/09/2021 and 21/09/2021. 

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.