Vacancy

Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £48,808 to £56,579 per annum
Close date: 28th October 2019 at 12:00
Date of Interviews: 14th and 15th November 2019 
Position start date: April 2020

Are you an outstanding leader with SLT experience?

Are you looking for your first Headship opportunity? 

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! 

The governors, staff and children of Priory Infant School wish to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and caring headteacher with excellent leadership skills who will be able to  take us forward in ensuring that all children make strong progress, knowing that they are valued individuals who are challenged and supported to attain highly, so reaching their full potential. 

You may currently be an outstanding teacher with SLT experience who is looking for your first Headship.

The successful applicant will need to possess the following qualities; 

• Be a natural an inspirational leader with a clear vision and a strong commitment to build upon our existing strengths  
• Able to create an environment where there are opportunities for all children and where they can feel safe and happy to learn
• Have genuine empathy with the children 
• Can challenge our children to explore and discover, so that they develop a love of learning that will stay with them as they succeed and grow
• Think strategically and thrive on responsibility
• Be passionate and hardworking to give our children the best possible start to their educational journey.

In return we can offer you;

• An opportunity to work with a truly dedicated, skilled and professional team, who all have the same vision and aim to work together to develop wonderful, enthusiastic and articulate children, fully engaged in their learning
• A dedicated, experienced and supportive team of governors
• A good Infant School where children thrive and grow in our nurturing, creative and ambitious culture
• An exciting opportunity to further develop and improve the school and have a real positive impact on the lives of the children in the community
• A competitive salary - between £48,808 to £56,579 according to experience with the opportunity to progress within the Group 2 school pay scale.
• Supported induction and continuing professional development

Mission Statement:

“At our school we work together with all children and their families to enable individuals to make the most of their abilities and talents, whatever they are, by developing curious, thoughtful, creative learners who will be active and caring members of tomorrow’s society.”

We welcome visits to our wonderful school. Please contact the school office on 01843 593105 to arrange a visit during the week commencing 14th October  2019. 

Alternatively, if you would like to arrange an informal discussion please email Martin Forryan, our Chair of Governors, forrym01@klz.org.uk

We hope you will apply and look forward to seeing you at Priory Infant School!

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.