Headteacher

13 April 2017
Permanent
Full Time
Albany Infant and Nursery School, Grenville Drive, Stapleford, NOTTINGHAM, NG9 8PD
Group 2 L9-L15

Required from: September 2017, Number on roll: 160 plus 48 part-time nursery, Age range: 3-7  

Are you passionate about early years’ education? Do you believe that excellent teaching and learning in the formative years of a child’s life is key to a successful education?   Then we would love to hear from you!   Due to the retirement of our head teacher in August 2017, governors are seeking to appoint a leader who will be fully committed to the future development of our school and the inclusive ethos of which we are so proud.  

We are seeking someone who will:

  • be an outstanding leader with proven experience of raising aspirations, expectations and attainment
  • have an in-depth knowledge of education in the early years
  • be confident, caring and resilient, and able to operate strategically as well as creatively
  • develop our school’s current strengths whilst driving further performance improvements
  • foster excellent relationships with all stakeholders, including emerging school partnerships

We can offer you: 

  • happy children who value their teachers and peers and enjoy learning
  • a dedicated, hard-working and talented staff team and the support of an experienced deputy
  • an enthusiastic and supportive governing body who are committed to ensuring the best possible experiences and outcomes for children
  • excellent training and development opportunities
  • the chance to contribute to the wider development of the school system through collaboration

Visits to the school by arrangement are strongly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please call our office team on 0115 9179212. 

Application forms and further details are available from Jag Wilson, Governor Services, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield NG18 2TA. Contact 0115 8040721 or  jag.wilson@nottscc.gov.uk 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

Interviews: Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 April 2017.

• 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.