Job Description
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We are an oversubscribed primary school in the popular village of Elmstead Market just to the east of Colchester and close to the University of Essex. The current Headteacher is retiring at the end of the summer term after leading the school for thirteen years. Inspected in November 2014 the school was judged to be 'Good' in all areas.
The successful candidate will:
• have a clear vision how the school should develop whilst still retaining our current ethos and reputation
• possess excellent communication skills
• be committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum whilst maintaining the highest academic standards
• be an outstanding teacher with a history of improving pupils' outcomes.
We can offer you:
• talented and knowledgeable staff
• eager pupils who are proud of their school
• enthusiastic and proactive parents
• a highly supportive Governing Body
• membership of a Primary School cluster delivering exceptional CPD with mentoring and assessment opportunities
• a relocation allowance to suitably qualified candidates.
You are warmly invited and encouraged to visit our school; please contact Mrs Jackie Shorter, our school secretary, on 01206 822889.