Headteacher

Job Description

Full Time, Group 2 (L8-13), NOR 144

Commencing September 2018

We are a Church of England School offering a caring and supportive environment for every individual within our school community. We are looking to appoint a motivated and dynamic new Head Teacher who will continue to build on the success of our highly regarded, oversubscribed school with a vision that embraces our values and puts each child at the centre of all that we do. We retained our 'Good' OFSTED rating in June 2017.

We want to hear from you if you:

would thrive on the challenge of leading the school on its journey to future successes
have proven leadership and management skills and are looking for significant career progression
will develop a clear vision of excellence for the school
can strategically manage change by building on the firm foundations laid by the current leadership team
are an excellent communicator and motivator who works inclusively and cohesively with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider school community

We offer:

confident and well behaved children who engage enthusiastically with all aspects of their learning and regularly achieve beyond expectations
a dedicated, enthusiastic and ambitious team of staff, parents and children
an informed, engaged and balanced governing board that holds the school's best interests at the centre of all decisions, great and small
close and supportive working relationships with the wider education community

All applicants are encouraged to visit the school prior to application.

Please contact Gemma Singleton, School Business Manager, by email(singleton@greatyeldhamschool.co.uk) if you require further information or to arrange a visit.

Further information regarding our school can be found on our website: www.greatyeldhamschool.co.uk

Information about the School

We are a small, village school at the heart of our local community in Great Yeldham. Our aspiration is for all pupils to be the best that they can be.

The school is underpinned by a strong Christian ethos, which in turn is guided by our core values of hope, respect, determination and kindness. We have strong links with St Andrew's Church and offer a daily act of Collective Worship.

We offer high quality teaching that ensures all pupils make progress. Teachers offer imaginative lessons and maintain high expectations. We work carefully to ensure we balance ambitious academic expectations with the development of well-rounded children with clear values. We are very proud of the pupils' positive attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour.

We strongly welcome visits, please get in touch to arrange a viewing: 01787 237235

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.