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Lincewood Primary School is looking for an inspiring leader and passionate educator to join us as our Headteacher in April 2021.
For the right candidate we would be prepared to consider a September start.
Lincewood is a large community based primary school located in the heart of Langdon Hills, Basildon in Essex. We pride ourselves on our commitment to creating "The Best Possible Introduction to Education" and providing a wide range of opportunities for all children. In particular we offer:-
- Motivated staff
- Enthusiastic, well behaved children keen to learn
- Well-maintained, single storey buildings on an extensive and varied site with excellent facilities
- A rare opportunity for creativity and innovation
- A school at the heart of a supportive community
We are looking for a Headteacher with energy, versatility, credibility and enthusiasm. We need someone who can join us as soon as is possible to lead, inspire and motivate us in all aspects of our educational journey. In return we can offer an exciting and stimulating working environment, a great team of established and enthusiastic staff and an active and supportive governing body.
This is what we need to continue our journey:
- First and foremost an outstanding child-focused leader who understands and promotes excellent classroom practice
- Someone who can lead by example with integrity, compassion and resilience and who is also visible and approachable
- A strong relationship builder who will work positively with all stakeholders including children, parents, colleagues, governors and the wider community
- Someone with a clear vision of how school data can be efficiently collected and used to inform effective educational strategy
- An individual who is passionate about inclusion with a complete commitment to ensuring that ALL pupils have high aspirations and are empowered to achieve their personal best, including children who qualify for Pupil Premium funding or have SEND requirements
- An educator who is uncompromising in the delivery of an enriching and varied curriculum which is focused on supporting children to develop the right skills to succeed
- A leader who is open-minded and prepared to be appropriately challenged and who will bring us innovation, engagement and a great enthusiasm for learning.
If you can answer yes to all of our requirements, then we can't wait to hear from you!
Interviews for this position are expected to be held on 6th & 7th January 2021 subject to social distancing requirements. We are holding 20th & 21st January 2021 as reserve dates.
If you require further information or would like to visit us please contact Mike Capon (Chair of SIB) by email at mike.capon@Lincewood.essex.sch.uk.
Information about the School
Lincewood Primary School is an inclusive, caring and supporting school, with children at the heart of every decision we make. We have aspirational expectations and a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, which aims to foster a love of learning. Our school values revolve around the ICARE acronym, helping us to develop an inclusive, caring, aspirational, resilient and enthusiastic atmosphere for all.
We are a Thrive school and use the principles of Thrive to support pupils who have experienced childhood trauma and we are proud to be an Inclusion Centre of Excellence.