Head of School - Henwick Primary School

Head of School<br /><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Salary: </strong>Inner London Pay Scale</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Contract Type/Term: </strong>Full time, Permanent</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Start Date: </strong>April 2022</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Wednesday 17th November 2021</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">The Governing Body and Executive Headteacher of Henwick Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspiring Head of School for April 2022. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and talented leader, with a proven track record of raising achievement and improving teaching and learning in their school, to work with a great community of children, staff and parents.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">We are part of an innovative and outward-looking partnership with local schools. Together we constantly seek new ways to develop teaching and learning. Our values of Belonging, Respect, Compassion, Collaboration and Ambition are at the core of all we offer.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">You will have the leadership qualities to inspire and encourage staff and pupils to achieve their very best. You will have an innovative, inclusive approach to leadership and work closely with the Executive Headteacher.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">This position has no fixed teaching commitment, there is however, an expectation that the successful candidate can lead by example and has the skills to model high quality teaching and learning.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">The Successful candidate will:</p><li>Have current senior leadership experience</li><li>Share our vision of transforming learning to raise aspiration, secure an enjoyment and love of learning and develop a sense of pride in all that we do</li><li>Put children at the heart of everything they do and have high expectations for them</li><li>Be an outstanding and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards</li><li>Be an excellent leader with a passion and commitment to improving the life chances of our children</li><li>Have a proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate others</li><li>Have the ability to drive forward developments in our curriculum</li><li>Strong commitment to well-being and mental health for pupils and staff</li><li>Have a track record of developing effective partnerships with staff, governors, parents and the wider community in order to drive forward change and shape the future direction of the school</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">In return, we can offer you the opportunity to:</p><li>Lead a team of skilled and committed staff</li><li>Work with amazing pupils and supportive families</li><li>Develop the school vision and strategy alongside an Executive Headteacher and a committed governing body who are committed to your continued professional development</li><li>Work as part of a dynamic partnership of schools</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">Visits are highly encouraged: To make an appointment please contact Elinor Kane on 020 8856 8627 or email as below</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">To apply: Download an application pack from https://www.henwickprimary.co.uk/job-vacancies</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">Return all completed applications by Wednesday 17th November .uk</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">Shortlisting: 18th and 19th November 2021</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">Interviews: w/c 22th November 2021</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by telephone and email.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks including health checks. References will be obtained for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p>Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Vk9saXZlaXJhLjY1Njc2LjQzOUByYmcuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif" rel="no-follow" />