Headteacher - Full-time

The Primary First Trust

• Ref:KCC-F16-10-L
• Posted:12/01/2018
• Pay:Kent L15 - L18
• Start Date:Apr 2018
• App Close Date:01/02/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:23 February 2018

Advert

Westcourt Primary School 

Contract type:  Full Time

Contract term:  Permanent

Salary:  Kent L15-L18

Job start:  April 2018 or September 2018

Closing Date:  Thursday, 1^st February 2018, 12pm

Can you lead this inclusive and ambitious school to outstanding?

Westcourt Primary School is seeking an inspirational, dynamic and visionary Head Teacher who can make a very real difference to the entire, diverse community which the school serves.

This is an opportunity to join a popular and expanding one form entry school at an exciting time in its history. Our new Headteacher will be committed to continuing the significant upward trajectory of ambition and outcome that has been driven by the current school team.

Support is offered by The Primary First Trust to achieve the highest of educational standards. The Trust brings a network of excellent primary Head Teachers who work together to improve the life chances of children, whilst providing excellent opportunities for career progression and advancement.

The core purpose of the Head Teacher will be to raise standards for all by providing outstanding leadership.   By establishing and communicating vision, values and high expectations and continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning, the successful candidate will ensure high quality education for all. In Westcourt’s inclusive environment, our Headteacher will have the highest aspirations for everyone; making a significant, positive difference to every child’s learning opportunities and continuing the development of a motivated and determined staff team.

The successful candidate will have strategic experience and the ability to inspire and motivate the community, both in school and beyond. As an outstanding classroom practitioner, our Headteacher will recognise high-quality teaching and learning and will empower every individual at Westcourt School to fulfil his or her potential.

If you have the experience and commitment to undertake this role at this exciting time, please contact Hardeep Hullait on 01474 565903 or hhullait@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or DoE and/or to arrange a school visit and meeting.

An application pack is attached to this advert and completed application forms should be emailed to Hardeep Hullait on hhullait@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk by 12pm on Thursday, 1^st February.

Interview date: Friday, 23^rd February 2018

References will be requested for those shortlisted.

The Primary First Trust and Westcourt Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Information about the trust

The Primary First, a Trust that truly celebrates and nurtures the diversity and distinctiveness of its partner schools. We are a growing network of 10 individual primaries across Bexley, Gravesham and Medway. All are at different points in their journey - each with a unique context, considerable strengths and specific opportunities.