Headteacher - Full-time

The Federation of Barnehurst Schools, Erith

• Ref:KCC3035201-8L
• Posted:09/02/2015
• Pay:L18-24 plus OLW
• Start Date:Sep 2015
• App Close Date:02/03/2015 at 12:00
• Interviews:11th March 2015

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Are you the inspirational Head Teacher our innovative, forward thinking and oversubscribed school is looking for?

The Federation of Barnehurst Schools is looking for a talented leader with a passion for improving the life chances of our children and recognising an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment. You will have demonstrable experience as a senior leader who has transformed teaching and outcomes in your current setting. You will lead our community based school supported within the Primary First Trust framework to further develop the teaching skills, the leadership skills and the outcomes for our children.

The Federation of Barnehurst Schools can offer you;

• Happy, confident children who are a joy to be around;
• An active Governing Body and a parent community who fully embrace their role within the life of the school;
• The support of the Primary First Trust which brings professional and career development opportunities for the successful candidate;
• Two schools; one Good and one Outstanding with a united culture of school improvement and the ability to focus on providing high quality education.

More information on the school and the Trust please visit the websites; http://www.barnehurstfederation.co.uk

http://www.theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk/

Visits to the school to discuss the post with Mrs K. Powell are actively encouraged. To take up this opportunity, please contact the school office during school hours on 01322 334401. For an application pack please e-mail sthompson@barnehurst-jun.bexley.sch.uk on download the application for under the Apply Now button.

This position is Full time, Permanent. L18 – 24 plus Outer London Allowance.

The school is committed to equality, diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires DBS enhanced disclosure.

Information about the school

'Believing, Achieving, Succeeding Together'

At Barnehurst, we strive to unlock the potential of every child. We seek to empower children to develop a growth mindset, with a belief in their own capabilities. We support children in the development of resilience and perseverance enabling them to achieve. We deliver an inspiring and challenging curriculum providing children with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to succeed. At Barnehurst, we know that together everyone achieves more.

The Barnehurst Federation of Schools is a high achieving learning community, dedicated to the development and care of every child. Our school prides itself on its calm and purposeful environment where the children feel supported, challenged and extended.

We strive to build intellectual minds capable of flexibility, problem solving and tackling challenges with a growth mindset. We provide an innovative and engaging Global Citizenship curriculum, preparing our children for life in the 21st century.

We are committed to ensuring children have the knowledge, skills and attitudes empowering them to have a fulfilled and successful future and make a positive contribution to their community and the world beyond. We nurture the whole child ensuring the children receive a range of challenging, high quality experiences at our school.

Emotional wellbeing is a priority at Barnehurst and we are passionate about promoting and embedding Mental Wellness across the whole school and community, enabling everyone to be the best they can be.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah Thompson
• Address:The White House, Clifton Marine Parade, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0DY
• Telephone: 01474 595903
• Email: sthompson@barnehurst-jun.bexley.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description Booklet
• Letter to Applicants