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Job Ref No. ECC5215-7L Position Type: Headteacher Pay Range: L18 - L24 Group 3 NOR 423
Position Start Date: 01/01/2015 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 09/05/2014 Midday Date of Interviews: 22 May 2014 Shortlisting Starts:  12/05/2014

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An extra financial incentive payment of £5000 may be available for the right candidate.

Holland Park Primary School wish to appoint an exceptional and ambitious head teacher to lead our children and staff to achieve our target of 'Outstanding'. We are looking for someone who is innovative and visionary, able to inspire all members of our school community.

Our school has been judged as having 'serious weaknesses' and the successful candidate can count on the full support of staff , the governing body and parents in driving forward improvements to move the school to Good and beyond.

You will have:

• The ability to inspire children and staff

• A clear vision of excellence in learning

• A proven track record in raising standards and the quality of teaching

• Integrity, flexibility and enthusiasm.

We can offer you:

• A chance to work with happy, confident children who enjoy learning and achieving

• The unequivocal support of the staff and governors

• An opportunity to turn your vision into reality

• A long established school and great learning environment.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact Nicki Harrison on 01255 422942 to arrange an appointment.

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Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Liz Whitelock
Essex Education Services
County Hall
Market Road, Chelmsford
Essex, CM1 1QH
Telephone: 033301 30777
Email: headships@essex.gov.uk