Headteacher

19 September 2016
Permanent
Full Time
Abbey Road Primary, Tewkesbury Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5ND
Group 3, ISR: L18-L24

Number on roll and age range: 456 (4-11)

Required from: 1st January 2017

The governors of this high achieving school are seeking to appoint a headteacher who will continue to nurture children’s potential. It will be important for the successful candidate to have the passion, drive and vision to work with the whole community to take this vibrant school forward.

As our new headteacher, you will:

  • be an inspirational leader, team manager and team player and an outstanding practitioner
  • be proactive in building on existing strengths and lead the school into its next stage of development
  • maintain our high expectations of achievement and pupils’ behaviour
  • have the ability to develop strong relationships with parents, governors and the community

Our school has:

  •  happy, enthusiastic, attentive children
  •  supportive parents with high expectations
  •  committed, caring and friendly staff
  •  a knowledgeable and supportive team of governors

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

If you are interested in visiting the school prior to submitting an application this can be arranged. Please contact the school on 0115 9748055.

The Headteacher recruitment pack can be downloaded from the school website www.abbeyroadprimary.co.uk. Completed applications should be sent to Mrs L Spedding, Chair of Governors, at the school address. Please email chair@abbeyroad.notts.sch.uk for any other queries.


Closing date: Monday, 19th September 2016 (12 noon)

Shortlisting: Wednesday 21st September 2016

Interviews: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th September 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.