Headteacher

The Role

Due to our current Headteacher retiring this summer, we are looking for an ambitious, committed leader to guide our thriving, friendly village school into its next stage of development.

Our school is one which has:

• Friendly, caring children who are engaged in learning and keen to progress;
• A dedicated, committed and enthusiastic Staff Team;
• Forward thinking, committed Governors;
• Proactive and supportive parents;
• A nurturing Christian environment with strong community links.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to lead a thriving school (rated as Good by Ofsted) with many recognised strengths such as the maintenance of good quality education, wide curriculum and good pupil behaviour;
• Diligent staff ensuring that we are a caring school where children develop a love of learning;
• An enhanced learning environment, including a recently constructed lodge and extensive grounds used to provide outdoor learning opportunities;
• Strong relationships with the Church and local community.

Salary: L15 to L21 (£57,986 to £67,183 pa)

Key Requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for a Headteacher to lead, shape and influence our future. We are looking for a Headteacher who will:

• Inspire and lead with vision, passion and innovation, demonstrating a ‘hands on’ approach;
• Direct our strategic vision, leading an inclusive curriculum and above all, delivering a provision which meets the needs of all our children;
• Communicate effectively to actively nurture and develop the partnerships that benefit the school community;
• Be able to promote a strong Christian character and demonstrate plans for effective church school leadership;
• Engage and challenge our teachers to deliver the highest quality of teaching for our children;
• Work alongside strategically minded and active Governors.

Additional Information & How to Apply

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We welcome applications from experienced Deputy Headteachers and aspiring Headteachers as well as other senior leaders who can demonstrate the required skills and experience.

Interested candidates are invited to visit the school. Please telephone the school on 01926 426020 to arrange a visit selecting a date/time from those listed below:

•05.02.20 am
•06.02.20 pm
•11.02.20 am
•12.02.20 am
•13.02.20 pm
•25.02.20 am
•26.02.20 am
•27.02.20 pm

Applications:

Please use the application form attached to this advert.

Applications can be submitted by email to helen.gibson@coventrydbe.org  (if you do not receive an email in response to your application please phone 01788 422800) or posted to Helen Gibson, Diocesan Board of Education, The Benn Education Centre, Craven Road, Rugby CV21 3JZ.

In addition to your application, please submit two further documents which answer the following questions (no more than 2 sides of A4 for each question):
1.Give evidence of how you would apply your educational philosophy to leading our Church of England School; and
2.As our strategic leader how would you enable our school to grow and move forward over the next few years?

Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2020, by 9:00am