Headteacher Appointment – Cooper Perry Primary School – Seighford , Staffordshire
- Employer
- Cooper Perry Primary School
- Location
- Seighford, Stafford
- Salary
- £51,639 - £61,341
- Closing date
- 9 Sep 2019
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Schools / Academies - Leadership Roles, Headteacher
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Headteacher Appointment – Cooper Perry Primary School – Seighford , Staffordshire
Group 2: 207 children on roll Salary: £51,639 - £61,341 Required: January 2020
The pupils, staff, parents and governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and experienced leader to inspire our school allowing every child to reach their full potential.
Through strong leadership and management this highly motivated person will lead the development and improvement of our school and curriculum with the aim of taking us from being ‘good’ (OFSTED December 2016) to outstanding. Creating a supportive and inclusive environment where there are no limits on what can be achieved by both staff and children.
Governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader with clear vision who has:
- The energy and ambition to continue our current improvements
- A clear vision of primary education
- The passion and commitment to maximise the potential of each and every child in school
- Encouraged and motivated children by exciting and varied experiences and opportunities, that have enriched and inspired their learning
- Demonstrated substantial impact within a primary school age range
- The ability to work in partnership and forge strong links with parents, staff, governors and the wider community.
- The confidence to maintain a strong presence in the school and preserve high standards
- A commitment to create a creative learning environment
- The ability to promote the core values of the school
- Excellent communications skills
Governors can offer:
- A positive, caring and welcoming environment for learning,
- A talented, professional and dedicated team committed to high quality teaching and learning and raising achievements of all children
- A supportive parent body who have a genuine desire for their children to achieve in all areas of school life
- Well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and achieve the best they can
- A commitment to high quality CPD for all staff
- A committed and supportive Deputy Head with dedicated leadership time
- A credible, active, supportive and enthusiastic governing body
- A reflective approach to school evaluation and improvement
Visits to the school are essential and will form part of the recruitment process. An informal discussion with the chair of governors can be arranged. They can both be arranged by contacting the School Office on: 01785 282210 or by e mail to admin@cooperperry.staffs.sch.uk
An application form and further details may be found by following the listed links. Application forms and a letter of application (no more than 2 sides of A4) should be returned to the school, marked for the attention of the Chair of Governors, by the closing date. They should be emailed to admin@cooperperry.staffs.sch.uk or sent to Cooper Perry Primary School, Seighford, Staffordshire, ST18 9PJ
Closing date: Monday 9th September 2019 – 9.00am
Visits to the school: Thursday 11th July am and pm, Friday 12th July am, Wednesday 4th September am
Shortlisted candidates notified: Wednesday 11th September
Interview dates: Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th September
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
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