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Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
'Realising the potential of every child within a caring, considerate Christian community'
Headteacher 0.5 (this is a job share post with the current Headteacher)
School Group 2
Number on Roll 234
Our school is at the heart of our village, nurturing and supporting children to be the best they can be. With strong links to St Margaret's Church, we have created an inclusive, caring Christian community where pupils and staff feel valued, supported and respected. Downham aims for excellence in learning, teaching and personal achievement.
Our pupils are at the centre of everything we do and they would like their new head to be someone who:
• has a love of learning and really wants to come and work with us
• will encourage, support and understand our needs.
We wish to appoint an exceptional leader who has the energy, vision, ambition and talent to move our school from good to outstanding. We are looking for a head who will instil passion and enthusiasm in everything we do. You will ensure every child's educational journey is enriched and inspiring, and you will have:
• a clear vision and high aspiration for primary education
• the personal achievement of each child at heart
• the ability to develop the strengths of our staff team
• a strong commitment to maintaining our church distinctiveness.
Downham offers you:
• self-motivated and well-behaved children who are keen to learn and proud of their achievements
• the opportunity for personal development within a supportive network of the Billericay Community Trust and the Diocese
• an enthusiastic, dedicated leadership team, business and finance manager, staff and governors
• an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our school to be the best it can be.
We welcome you to visit our school - to arrange an appointment please contact the school's business manager - Shelley Curran on 01268 710387or email: admin@downham-ceap.essex.sch.uk
We are committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced criminal records check.
You may like totake a look at the school's website - www.downhamschool.org
Please read the letter from our Chair of Governor.