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St Nicholas CofE Primary School Acting Head School
Pay Range L9-13 Full time, Fixed 1 Year
The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust have a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, inspirational leader to join our vibrant and welcoming St Nicholas CofE Primary School, starting September 2024.
St Nicholas Primary School is one of four schools in the Dengie Hundred forming part of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the diocese.
It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.
Our new Acting Head of School will be someone who:
· Is an outstanding teacher and can model good practice.
· Is passionate about learning and working with children.
· Is ambitious for themselves and others.
· Is a strong communicator with children, parents, and staff.
· Is a positive role model for all and leads by example.
· Has a clear understanding of the needs of the school beyond the classroom.
· Will be committed to supporting the Christian ethos of the school and the Vine Schools Trust of 23 schools, providing many opportunities for personal and professional development within a Church School context.
We can offer:
· A school with high expectations that seeks to get the best out of everyone.
· Pupils who are incredibly enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated to learn.
· A committed community of parents, staff, and members of the local school board who are all committed to driving school improvement.
· A commitment to developing you to your full potential, through high-quality professional growth, coaching, and development.
· A Senior Leadership network within the Vine Schools Trust.
· Being an active part of an innovative and exciting partnership of 23 schools.
· A supportive team of staff who value and appreciate everyone working within the school community.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information or if you wish to visit the school, please contact Karen Jones at Karen.Jones@dcvst.org
Completed application forms should be emailed to the above address. Closing Date: 3rd May 2024
Interviews: TBC
Information about the School
St Nicholas C of E Primary School admits Infant and Junior Boys and Girls aged to 4 to 11.
The admissions limit is 21 pupil per year group.
In November 2019, we became part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust.
St Nicholas Primary School is one of four schools in the Dengie Hundred forming part of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust. The Vine Schools Trust is a growing academy Trust currently serving twenty-three schools across the diocese.
It is our aim to help our schools deliver, within a Christian context, the best educational, spiritual, physical, social and emotional outcomes for children and their families. This is achieved through a range of partnerships, including schools, each local community, churches and our Multi-Academy Trust.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.