Job Description

The Governors are seeking to appoint:

a

Head of School

L14 - L20

for

Chigwell Primary School

From 1^st September 2015 or earlier

This school is aiming high and looking to the future

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and ambitious Head of School who has the drive and enthusiasm to lead Chigwell Primary School into the future.

The Successful candidate will have:

• A proven track record of raising attainment and progress of individuals.

• The ability to promote excellent standards of teaching and learning.

• A clear strategic vision for improving the school's effectiveness and raising standards through strong and exceptional leadership and management.

  We can offer:

• A hard working and committed staff

• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

• A supportive Governing Body who work hard to support the school

• A wide range of professional development opportunities through being part of the REAch2 Academy Trust.

  The School will be converting to Academy status on the 1^st July 2015 and will become part of the REAch2 Academy Trust family of schools (please see further Trust details at www.reach2.org ). Please contact Sunita Uhbi admin@chigwellprimary.essex.sch.uk or Gill Ellyard gill@reach2.org for an application pack.

• Chigwell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; Criminal Records Bureau clearances and references will be obtained.

  gill@reach2.org

  Closing Date: Tuesday, 14^th April

  at

  12 noon

  Interviews: Monday 20^th April 2015

Information about the School

Chigwell Primary Academy is part of the REAch2 Academy Trust school is situated in the historic village of Chigwell in Essex and benefits greatly from its semi-rural location.

At Chigwell Primary Academy we believe that all members of the school community must treat each other with respect, develop an understanding of our responsibilities and develop resilience so that we can all be active learners and reach our full potential.

At Chigwell Primary Academy we achieve this by behaving in a positive way and encouraging others, developing an ethos where all members feel safe, secure and have the highest expectations.

We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Chigwell Primary Academy

As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Chigwell Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Chigwell Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.

What did Ofsted say? (October 2023) Chigwell Primary Academy remains a good school.

Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They are proud to show their values of ‘respect, responsibility and resilience’. The school playground is a happy place.

Pupils look after each other. Older pupils look forward to, and enjoy, helping the younger pupils through their roles as play leaders.

Pupils behave well and work hard during their lessons.

The school and the trust have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils strive to reach these high expectations.

Pupils are very respectful of differences. They understand the importance of treating others with respect. They enjoy learning about the diversity of cultures across the world. Pupils especially like learning about the different world religions.

The school has designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.

The school provides useful and precise information on how best to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

The wider development of pupils is a priority for both the school and the trust. Enriching the curriculum is important to leaders at all levels. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests.