Headteacher

19 February 2016
Permanent
Full Time
Halam C of E Primary School, The Turnpike, Halam, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8AE
IPR L7 to L13

Tel: 01636 813062

Web address: http://halamschool.typepad.com

Email: office@halam.notts.sch.uk

NoR: 97 (4-11)

Headteacher required for start of autumn term 2016

Governors are looking to appoint a headteacher with the enthusiasm, dynamism and determination to build on the school’s strengths and take it forward to the next stage of its development.

We are very proud of what Halam C of E Primary School has achieved. We are looking for someone to continue to enhance the standards of teaching and learning in order to maximise the progress of every child. We expect our new headteacher will relish the opportunity to develop our leadership team and take the school forward and to develop the Christian ethos of the school.

Our new headteacher will have the drive, passion and clear vision to help inspire our children and lead us to further success.

As our new headteacher, you will:

•Be an inspirational leader and team player with a proven ability to work successfully with the whole school community, inspiring, challenging, leading and motivating all.

•Be an exemplary classroom practitioner across all primary phases, with high expectations of yourself and others

•Be proactive in building on existing strengths and lead the school forward

•Have the personal strength to be able to take difficult decisions

•Be able to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and work collaboratively

•Have the energy, passion and commitment to improve outcomes for all our pupils, with a genuine interest in the whole development of every child.

Our school can offer you:

•Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are proud of their school and motivated to learn

•Supportive parents with high expectations

•A friendly, hard-working team of staff who are committed to raising standards of the school

•A knowledgeable, committed and supportive team of governors

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the school on 01636 813062 and speak to Paul Nolan, temporary headteacher, in order to make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from Anita Atherley, Governor Services, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2TA. Telephone number 01623 433362 or email: anita.atherley@nottscc.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 19 February 2016. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 29 February and interviews will take place on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 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.