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The academy trust and governing body of Larkrise Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and forward-thinking Headteacher who has the drive, creativity and commitment to deliver excellence in all areas of the school.
Larkrise Primary School is a creative and innovative school that promotes a love of learning within a safe, caring, respectful environment. We are a school that is committed to supporting and improving our local community and to working with our colleagues within The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust.
We are looking to appoint someone who will:
provide innovative opportunities for all of our children to shine and achieve
have strong values, high expectations and a proven ability to lead and motivate the whole school community
lead the highest quality teaching and learning across the school
be visionary, imaginative, flexible and motivating to work with
have a commitment to an inclusive learning environment.
Larkrise Primary School has a good Ofsted rating where, 'Pupils are well looked after and receive a good quality of education overall. The progress pupils make continues to improve and they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.' Ofsted May 2019
We can offer you:
happy, confident children who enjoy learning and achieving
dedicated and professional teaching and support staff
a committed and supportive local governing body
positive working relationships with our five other MAT schools
opportunity to develop and hone your skills within a supportive academy trust.
You are warmly invited to visit our school and we would be delighted to show you around. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Jayne Crozier to arrange a visit and to receive an application pack.
Larkrise Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks; a medical check and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Information about the School
Larkrise Primary School is situated in Great Baddow, south of Chelmsford City Centre. It is part of the newly formed Quantum Multi-Academy Trust.
Larkrise is a vibrant one-form entry primary school, serving the local community in Great Baddow, Chelmsford. We pride ourselves on our happy, ambitious and inclusive ethos that is reflective of our vision and values. We recognise what a great privilege and responsibility it is to be trusted with shaping a child's early opportunities, experiences and holistic development. For this reason, we are restless in our pursuit to provide the highest standards of wellbeing and education possible. 
Our teachers and staff are our greatest asset and our pupils benefit immensely from great relationships with staff they know and trust. We will always strive to foster close relations between school, parent and child as we believe this is essential for a child to learn, thrive and achieve.