Job Description
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Required January 2019
The dream starts here.....
Rettendon is a strong, effective and successful village school that is the heart of its local community. We have an established culture of high expectations delivered through a child centred approach and a passion for the highest standards of teaching and learning.
This exciting opportunity has arisen due to the promotion of the current Head. We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and self-motivated natural leader who can expand on our current successes and capitalise on opportunities for expansion.
The successful candidate will:
• have proven leadership skills and a vision of excellence
• be able to promote excellence by creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment for all pupils
• be a great teacher who leads by example
• ensure the efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
• lead, empower and drive staff to achieve success.
We offer:
• enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn and are proud of their school
• a curriculum delivered through an innovative use of resources
• KS2 results above the national average
• deeply committed and skilled team of staff who deliver a successful and individualised, pupil focussed approach to learning
• a committed and supportive Governing Body
• strong and productive relationships with local delivery groups, parents, carers and stakeholders.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed from 12th to 21st June
Please contact Mrs Sue Walsh 01268 732096
Information about the School
Rettendon Primary School is a small village school in the heart of a well-established community. With 136 children on roll, the staff know each child individually; this is what makes Rettendon a great school to work in!
The children currently work in the following classes: Reception (Julia Donaldson), Year 1/2 (Vashti Harrison), Year 2/ 3 (Michael Rosen), Year 4/5 (Roald Dahl), Year 5/6 (Katherine Rundell).