Vacancy
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £56,994 - £65,556
Close date: 13/04/2015 at 12:00
Date of Interviews: 23rd and 24th April 2015.
Position start date: September 2015
The Governors of Orchard Primary School wish to appoint a dynamic Head Teacher with high expectations and the commitment to continue the nurturing of our children’s academic learning and emotional development. Staff, governors and parents have invested heavily in this school and the Ofsted Report March 2014 stated that Orchard Primary School was a good school. Can you take up the challenge to lead, develop and continue our journey to become an outstanding school?
We are looking for someone that:
- Is an inspirational leader, who can manage and develop all those involved in the school and has the drive to improve the school further to become an outstanding school
- Is an excellent teacher who can engage and enthuse our staff and pupils
- Has the commitment to enhance our caring and inclusive ethos
- Will continue to develop the curriculum both inside and outside the classroom to enrich every child’s experience at Orchard Primary School
- Is committed to safe guarding and the welfare of our children
- Has the creativity to lead our school and support the community it serves
- Will work closely with our Governing Body to lead the school forward
We can offer:
- A caring, welcoming school with friendly children who enjoy learning in a safe and happy environment
- High expectations of ourselves and the children in relation to behaviour, academic and creative progress
- An aim to offer high quality, innovative and creative learning experiences, delivered through excellent teaching and up to date technology
- A school valued and supported by parents and the community
- A nurturing, enthusiastic and committed staff, who can rise to a challenge
- An effective collaborative partnership with several schools
- An ambitious, supportive and engaged Governing Body
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. You are invited to contact the school on 0208 300 4878 to arrange a visit.
References will be requested for those short listed only and prior to interview.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.