Headteacher

Number on roll: 179
Age range: 3 - 7

Start from April or September 2018

The governors are seeking to appoint a new Head Teacher for this thriving and successful infant and nursery school on the retirement of our current successful Head Teacher.
Do you have the vision, effective leadership qualities and the essential people skills to be an enthusiastic and motivating leader? Would you welcome the opportunity to promote creative partnerships and collaborative working with other local schools?

Manor Park is well respected within the local community for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, excellent staff, supportive governors and well-behaved children. We are a consistently good and growing school which aims to develop, nurture and provide an excellent all-round education for all children. Academic success is essential. We are a fully inclusive school, committed to ensuring that every child achieves their best.

We value the positive collaborative links we have established with a number of other schools and this ensures we continue to develop outstanding practice. This includes our strong supportive network within the local family of schools.

As our new Head Teacher, you will:

• be absolutely committed to high standards and outstanding outcomes for all our children
• be caring, approachable, determined, visionary and strategic
• build on our existing strengths and lead the school to further improve the quality of our provision and maintain our high standard of pastoral care
• be able to motivate and inspire both staff and pupils
• have the ability to develop strong relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and other stakeholders
• be an excellent classroom practitioner; being able to lead by example

Manor Park can offer you:

• a caring community of children who are courteous, welcoming, enthusiastic, eager to learn and proud of their school
• a dedicated and knowledgeable staff team who are keen to continue the development of their skills towards achieving excellence
• experienced and supportive governors who are committed to excellence and school improvement
• a forward looking and vibrant school which engages with the whole school community
• a commitment to your professional development as Leader of the school

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

You are encouraged and warmly invited to visit the school prior to submitting an application. The Chair of Governors along with the current Head Teacher would be delighted to meet you and show you round so that you can see the school in action and have an opportunity to ask any questions. Visits to the school are welcome from the week commencing 15th January 2018. Please contact the school office (0115 9652472) to arrange an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from Anita Atherley, Governor Services, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 2TB. Telephone: 0115 8040726 or email anita.atherley@nottscc.gov.uk. Shortlisting will take place on Thursday, 1 February, 2018 and interviews will take place on Wednesday, 14th and Thursday, 15th February 2018.