Job Description

The Governing Body, Headteacher, staff and children are looking to appoint an inspirational leader to join our popular, successful and forward thinking school to start in January 2016 and help us continue on our journey towards 'Outstanding'.

The prospective candidate should be an ambitious leader and:

An outstanding primary practitioner who has the experience to demonstrate success in driving forward improvement to achieve excellence in education to impact on raising pupil attainment;

Lead by example to model and coach colleagues effectively, to maintain high quality teaching and learning opportunities;

Be an excellent communicator, with high levels of emotional intelligence and a strong commitment to working in partnership with colleagues, parents, Governors and the community;

Have experience of rigorous tracking, data analysis and lead on whole school summative and formative assessment;

Promote the school vision and passion for the highest possible levels of attainment and achievement for pupils whatever their needs, abilities and circumstances;

Demonstrate substantial and proven senior leadership, experience in school improvement, performance management, monitoring and self-evaluation;

Have the ability to drive forward developments in the curriculum.

We can offer:

· A supportive, energetic and happy team dedicated to our children;

· A positive and productive working environment where creativity is encouraged;

· Well behaved children who are eager to succeed;

· Parents that support the school wholeheartedly;

· A well established and innovative creative curriculum;

· A well-resourced school with a fully integrated ICT system;

· Fantastic CPD opportunities;

· Strong links with other schools and the community;

· A hard working and supportive Governing Body.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Chalkwell Hall Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, a DBS check and a medical check.

If you feel you would like to be part of our team, please contact Mrs Trudi Manicom, School Business Manager, for further information, an application pack and to make an appointment to visit the school either on 01702 478570 or via email on: office@chalkwellhall-jun.southend.sch.uk

Information about the School

As a school we are committed to achieving the very best for our pupils and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Chalkwell Hall Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical checks.