Headteacher

26 February 2016
Permanent
Full Time
Heatherley Primary School, Heatherley Drive, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0PY
Group 2 IPR L12-18 (Increasing to Group 3 as numbers rise)

Number on roll: 225 rising to 315 plus nursery places.

Required from: September 2016

The Governors are excited to offer the opportunity for an ambitious leader to join our team at Heatherley. We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate leader to share our vision on our journey from good to outstanding, working in collaboration as we do so. Our School is “committed to the best” and invites you to join us at this exciting time of expansion and change.

Our children have said they would like:

•“A headteacher who comes out at playtime.”

•“A headteacher who you can go and visit in their office.”

•“A headteacher that comes to see what work we are doing.”

•“A headteacher who will be the best they can be.”

Our staff have said they would like a headteacher who:

•Complements our welcoming and friendly environment whilst driving the team to outstanding.

•Takes an active role within school, teaches lessons and comes out on playground duty.

•Promotes on-going professional development.

•Has a clear vision with a realistic timescale, involving the whole staff to lead the school forward.

•With our current expansion, has an awareness of the local area and the social issues.

Heatherley Primary School can offer you:

•An exciting leadership opportunity in an expanding and evolving school providing a real prospect for you to make your mark

•A school that is well maintained, has excellent resources with a strong financial position

•Parents who are keen for their children to do well working jointly with the school

•The support to help you become the “best headteacher you can be!”

Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit our school for a taste of what could be your dream job! Please contact Tracy Smith on 01623 420244 in order to make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from Tracy Smith, Heatherley Primary School, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0PY. Tel: 01623420244 or Email office@heatherley.notts.sch.uk

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 3rd March 2016. Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th March 2016.

• 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.