Headteacher

17 March 2017
Permanent
Full Time
Lowdham C of E Primary School, Main Street, Lowdham, Nottingham, NG14 7BE
IPR 12 to 18

Number on roll: 204

Age range: 4 – 11

Required from: 1 September, 2017

Lowdham is one of those schools with a definite wow factor. It is popular with parents, pupils love coming here and remember their time here fondly.

The staff are keen, professional and enthusiastic. They work well as a team and are really looking forward to working with a new leader with lots of ideas for taking the school forward.

Ofsted thinks we are outstanding and this was also the case in our recent SIAMS inspection.

Since our last Inspection we have kept up those high standards in national tests and assessments and for over three years now we have been a National Support School.

The school sits at the heart of the community. It offers an exciting, well maintained learning environment with attractive grounds which are well set up for outdoor learning.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a new head teacher for this happy and successful Church of England primary school following the retirement of our current well respected headteacher in summer 2017.

If you are currently an experienced, ambitious deputy head or a successful serving headteacher looking for a new challenge, we would be pleased to see you and hope you can visit to see our school in action.

The person we are looking for will have:

  • A commitment to developing and promoting the ethos and values of a Church of England primary school.
  • High expectations of what children can achieve and a proven track record both as a teacher and leader.
  • A clear vision of the school Lowdham can and will become, building on current strengths and developing more pathways to success.
  • The ability to lead and inspire staff and pupils.
  • A strong commitment to leading by working in partnership with pupils, staff, parents and governors.
  • The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with all members of our school community and maintain and advance the reputation of the school locally.

The school offers:

  • A skilled, committed and enthusiastic staff team
  • Supportive parents and well mannered, motivated and responsive children
  • A fully supportive governing body
  • A strong, viable budget
  • An attractive working environment
  • An opportunity to build on your own professional strengths and develop as a leader

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged by prior arrangement.Please phone the school office on: 0115 9663358 to arrange your visit.

Application forms and further details are available from Anna Dudek, Governor Services, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield NG18 2TA.  Telephone number 0115 8042399 or email: anna.dudek@nottscc.gov.uk.  Interviews will take place on 30 and 31 March, 2017. 

• 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.