Headteacher

4 December 2015
Permanent
Full Time
Prospect Hill Junior School, Maple Drive, Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 0LR
IPR 12 to 18

Website: www.prospecthill-jun.notts.sch.uk

Number on roll: 196

Age range: 7-11


Required from September 2016 

Prospect Hill Juniors is a happy and inclusive school that celebrates the talents of all our children giving them the best start to their education. Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher in August 2016 we are looking to appoint an exceptional and enthusiastic candidate to build on her success.

We can offer you:

  • Positive and happy children who enjoy school and are keen to learn
  • A committed, resourceful and talented staff team
  • A supportive governing body
  • A vibrant school which involves the whole school community

The governing body is seeking someone who:

  • Is well organised, innovative and confident, with the ability to lead and inspire others
  • Can demonstrate imagination and commitment to sustained improvement
  • Has high expectations
  • Is passionate about developing the whole child

Our children say they are looking for a Head teacher who:

  • Listens to and values everyone
  • Is kind, smiles and gets involved
  • Celebrates success and helps us improve
  • Is caring and makes us laugh

Our staff would like someone who:

  • Is approachable, compassionate, strong and consistent
  • Encourages a team spirit, collaboration and creativity
  • Is a strong leader and builds good relationships
  • Can nurture, inspire and challenge pupils and staff

Our parents would welcome a Head teacher who:

  • Is passionate about building on current achievements
  • Is committed to involving the whole school community and shares our school ethos
  • Is welcoming, encouraging and an excellent communicator
  • Demonstrates strong and clear values

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We welcome and encourage visits to our school. Please contact Mrs Jacky Nunn, Business Manager on 01909 472465 to make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from I-Fu Yang, Governor Services, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Notts. Telephone number 01623 433367 or email:

i-fu.yang@nottscc.gov.uk Shortlisting will take place on Thursday, 10 December, 2015. Interviews will take place on Tuesday/Wednesday, 12/13 January, 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.