Headteacher

Permanent
Full Time
Mapperley Plains Primary School, Central Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5LD
IPR 17 to 22

Number on roll: 348.

Age range: 3 to 11 years.

Are you a successful Deputy, Assistant Headteacher or Headteacher looking for your next challenge?

Due to the retirement of our highly respected Headteacher, the governors are looking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and innovative professional to lead our school. The successful candidate will both embrace the strengths of the past and rise to the challenges of the future, bringing drive and ambition and providing the highest standard of leadership.

Mapperley Plains Primary School is a larger than average primary school in Mapperley on the outskirts of Nottingham. The school is successful, popular and highly regarded within the local community. The school is modern, purpose-built and spacious with an extensive outdoor environment. The school continues to be a good school after the recent Ofsted inspection judgement in 2019.

The children are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, which meets their individual needs and strives for high standards of achievement. The staff team promote a love of learning, develop positive relationships which results in resilient, confident children who demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and behaviour.

Parents are supportive and engaged and there is an active and successful PTA. The Governing Body is well established and plays a vital role in supporting the school and its vision. We are all committed to ensure our children achieve their very best.

We can offer you:

  • An exciting opportunity to work in a friendly and inclusive school with enthusiastic, well behaved children who are eager to learn
  • A dedicated and experienced staff team with a high degree of commitment to the school
  • An active and committed Governing Body that provides key support and challenge
  • A good school with potential for further growth
  • A supportive community with high levels of parental engagement
  • A well cared for, well-resourced and spacious building with extensive grounds

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

  • Is an inspirational and enthusiastic leader with high expectations which will motivate children and staff to reach their full potential
  • Is approachable, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and has outstanding leadership experience
  • Can build on, and further develop, the very good practice that already exists in our school
  • Is innovative and creative in their approach to the curriculum
  • Has a proven track record of providing an organised and aspirational culture for learning allowing all children and staff to strive for excellence
  • Has experience in managing budgets and the day-to-day running of a school
  • Can demonstrate strategic leadership as part of school self-evaluation and review
  • Has excellent interpersonal and communications skills, when working in partnership with all members of the school community.

Visits are welcome. Please contact the school to arrange an after-school visit.

Application forms and further details are available from Governor Services by emailing: governors@nottscc.gov.uk or by telephone: 01158044666.

Closing date is 24 March 2021.

Shortlisting will take place on 1 April 2021.

Interviews will take place on Monday 26 April and Tuesday 27th April.

• 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.