Headteacher

Permanent
Full Time
Woodthorpe Infant School, Arno Vale Rd, Woodthorpe, Nottingham, NG5 4JG
IPR: 12 - 18

Number on roll: 181, Age range: 4 - 7

Pupils flourish because this is an exceptionally happy place to learn. They achieve outstandingly well, regardless of their background, age or ability. OFSTED

Our Governing Body is seeking a passionate and proactive leader to join our happy and vibrant school from September 2023. We are looking for someone who embodies our motto: 

Be Kind Be Brave Be Happy 

We are a thriving and popular infant school situated close to Arnold and Nottingham city, in the suburb of Woodthorpe.  A school at the heart of the local community, we have excellent links with our feeder pre-schools and junior schools.

The successful candidate will:

•    Put the children at the heart of what they do
•    Build on our strengths and be part of our continuous drive for improvement through creativity and innovation 
•    Inspire, motivate and support pupils and staff to achieve their full potential
•    Share in our belief that education is a partnership between pupils, staff and families
•    Maintain our strong links with the wider community
•    Maintain and develop our rigorous, rich and diverse curriculum offer
•    Be able to communicate effectively with the children, staff, parents/carers and governors and be an active listener
•    Show excellent senior leadership skills, with strong evidence of strategic thinking, direction and planning and a willingness to take risks 
•    Have experience of financial management
•    Have a detailed and thorough knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety

In return, we can offer:

•    A dedicated and talented staff team who believe in what they do and value all learning opportunities 
•    A place where our children want to be 
•    A committed and experienced governing body
•    A proactive and collaborative PTA and parent community
•    A caring and supportive school where everyone is valued 

Application forms and further details are available from Governor Services by emailing: governors@nottscc.gov.uk or by telephone: 0115 804 4666.  

Visits to the school by arrangement are encouraged and warmly welcomed – please contact the school by email or phone: office@arnoldwoodthorpe.notts.sch.uk or 0115 926 3820

Please also visit our website for further details - https://www.woodthorpeinfantschool.co.uk/ 

Closing date:  12 noon 12 April 2023

Shortlisting date: 17 April 2023

Interviews:  27/28 April 2023 

Our school, and local authority, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to show this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• 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.