Job Description

April or September 2015 start

We are looking for an inspirational leader with the passion and creativity to ensure that every child is provided with the opportunity to reach their full potential.

On April 1st 2015 the Arthur Bugler Infant and Junior Schools will become a new Primary School. Our current Headteacher will be leaving us at that time, we are looking for a new Headteacher who can build on the fantastic work of our leadership team as we continue on our journey to outstanding.

At Arthur Bugler we believe every child and every member of our school team plays a significant role in our pursuit of excellence. Our new Headteacher will play an essential role in leading our team to ensure the very best for all the children at Arthur Bugler. Our new Headteacher will have a track record demonstrating excellent leadership and outstanding teaching.

Continuing our commitment to raising standards will require unique and creative experience and skills.

Are you someone who has:

• High expectations of all pupils' achievement and behaviour;

• Unswerving commitment to ensuring that all pupils are safe, happy and enjoy their education, achieve their potential and make a positive contribution to society;

• A desire to maintain excellent links between staff, parents, carers, governors and members of the local community so that all can work together to ensure the best for all the children at our school; and

• The vision and skills to lead us on the path to become an outstanding Primary School.

We can offer you:

• A unique opportunity to shape the development of our new Primary School;

• Enthusiastic and well behaved children;

• A positive and inclusive ethos;

• Dedicated, talented staff and governors;

• Supportive parents and carers and wider school community;

• A great starting point with huge potential!

Arthur Bugler School is situated in Thurrock, an area of huge potential and offering a wealth of exciting opportunities within the regeneration agenda. It is a rapidly improving borough where the percentage of good or better schools has increased significantly and is now inline with national. Thurrock schools work closely together for all the children in the borough and there are many opportunities to share expertise and resources across schools.

To experience the Arthur Bugler learning environment and to meet our fantastic pupils please contact our School Office to arrange a visit (Tracey Lee or Jacqui Piggott on 01375 677079). To ensure that members of the Governing Body can be available we have allocated the following times for visits:

• Visit days: 9:30-11:00am on the 8th, 9th and 15th, 16th October.

Information about the School

Arthur Bugler is a two-form entry primary school (ages 4–11) based in Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex and a proud partner in Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust.

Our caring, secure atmosphere encourages trust and respect between every member of our school, providing the backdrop to our stimulating and creative learning environment.

At Arthur Bugler we endeavour to sustain the ethos of a whole school community, where every individual feels important and their needs are met. Diversity is embraced in a happy and secure environment. Children, staff, governors, parents and volunteer helpers are valued and cared for in order to make a positive, inspiring and safe learning environment for all.

We are committed to ensuring all our children flourish during their time at Arthur Bugler and that they leave prepared for their future success at secondary school and beyond. It is our mission to deliver the highest possible standards across all areas of school life and we are confident that our children will reach and exceed their potential during the time they spend with us. Our personal and family environment and creative approach to the curriculum makes learning enjoyable and encourages pupils to do their best. This is driven by our passionate team of teaching and support staff who place great emphasis on ensuring every child’s needs are met, their abilities are understood and their aspirations are encouraged regardless of any differences.

The education of all the children at Arthur Bugler Primary School is a joint venture involving children, staff, governors and the community. Working together ensures that provision for the children is highly effective and the very best.

We value our parent partnerships and strive to build effective relationships between the school and the wider community.