Headteacher

Job Description

Headteacher Group 2 NOR: 187

Pay Range £56,721 to £65,735 (L13 to L19)

Larkrise Primary School is a welcoming, caring and inclusive primary school situated in Great Baddow within the popular City of Chelmsford.

Due to the promotion of our current headteacher, the academy trust and school governors are looking for an inspirational leader with the ability, experience and aspirations to build on current achievements thereby leading the school to even greater success.

The successful candidate will:

Have a passion for delivering high quality education aimed at making a difference to children's lives;
Demonstrate proven school leadership skills with an impressive record of achievement and development in their existing and previous roles;
Have a commitment to strategic thinking and planning aimed at delivering a broad and balanced curriculum to inspire and challenge our children whatever their ability;
Be an excellent communicator, with a strong commitment to working with the children, parents/carers, staff, local governors, the academy trust and the wider community;
Be committed to the CPD of the team and themself;
Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare of the children and staff.

We will offer you:

The opportunity to work with happy, enthusiastic and friendly children;
A dedicated and hardworking staff team who are motivated and passionate about nurturing and educating our children;
A popular and growing school with excellent resources;
Membership of The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust, an established and effective support network of seven primary schools, who work collaboratively to facilitate school improvement;
A challenging, but supportive Governance Board;
A school that has been judged 'Good' by Ofsted

Please find a full recruitment pack downloadable from this advert.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Hannah Tavener, the Trust's HR Manager, to arrange a suitable time to visit the school on hr@purleigh.essex.sch.uk or call 01245 956667.

Information about the School

Larkrise Primary School is situated in Great Baddow, within the City of Chelmsford. We believe all children can learn with success, thrive with happiness and ultimately achieve excellence in school and life. The school joined The Eveleigh LINK Academy Trust in September 2016. www.eveleighlink.com

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.