Headteacher

Permanent
Full Time
St Andrew’s Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Mansfield Road, Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 3DW
IPR L15 to L21

Group 3

Start Date : 1st September 2021

At St Andrew’s Church of England Primary & Nursery school, we are committed to providing our children with a happy, secure and Christian environment in which to flourish by providing a creative, captivating and challenging curriculum that equips our children for today and tomorrow.

The governors, staff and pupils are seeking a person who has:

  • A clear vision of what makes a great, values-driven school and how to achieve continuous improvement enabling our children to ‘Push out into the deep’;
  • The ability to nurture a Christian environment where children relish their formative years and grow into independent and resilient learners who experience life in all its fullness;
  • A track record of raising standards of attainment, achievement and behaviour for all children through improving the quality of teaching;
  • The drive and ambition to lead a highly motivated team of professionals and help them to develop still further;
  • A clear understanding of the current Ofsted and SIAMS Frameworks and what the school needs to do to provide an outstanding educational experience for its children;
  • An adaptable, compassionate leadership style that is fuelled by love.

In return, the school offers :

  • A strong ‘family’ feeling including supportive, creative links with the local church and community

  • Well-behaved, kind and thoughtful children

  • A skilled and committed staff team

  • A fully supportive governing body 

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school (dependent on the school Covid-19 risk assessment at that time) by:

The office administrator will arrange for you to meet with a member of the governing body.

Applications and further details are available from Lynn Stedman, Governor Services (governors@nottscc.gov.uk or by telephone 0115 8044666)

Closing Date: 29 March 2021 at 11:59am

Shortisting: Thursday 8th April 2021

Interviews: Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd April 2021

• 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.