Headteacher

4 October 2018
Permanent
Full Time
Forest Town Primary, 63 Clipstone Road, Forest Town, Mansfield NG19 0ED
IPR L15 to L21

Number on roll: 401 Age range: 3 – 11 years 

Forest Town Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Headteacher from April 2019.

Forest Town Primary is a “good” school situated in a former mining village which is now part of the outskirts of Mansfield and we are proud to be part of such a diverse, growing community.

At Forest Town we have a challenging yet rewarding catchment and we believe that in order to learn, we need to ensure our children are safe and cared for. We value hard work and a Growth Mindset in all our stakeholders and know that we learn best when we challenge ourselves. We seek to instil resilience through focused determination, collaboration and perseverance. We celebrate our achievements and feel proud when we succeed.

The governors, staff and pupils of Forest Town Primary School are seeking a person who has:

  • A clear vision of what makes a good, values-driven school and how to achieve continuous improvement
  • The ability to sustain an environment based on strong values and vision where children can enjoy their formative years and retain happy memories of their days at Forest Town
  • A track record of raising standards of attainment and achievement 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. 

Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school by contacting Claire Gregg on 01623 477211, who will arrange for you to meet with members of the governing body.

Application forms and further details are available from Kerry Wood, Governor Services, Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Notts. Telephone number or email: 0115 804 0725 kerry.wood@nottscc.gov.uk. Shortlisting will take place on 10th October 2018. Closing date 4th October 2018 at 12 noon. Interviews will take place on 23rd and 24th October 2018.

• 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.