Job Description

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Are you a talented leader who has more to give and is ready for the next step? Do you have a passion for education, a desire to make a real difference, and put children at the heart of your decisions? Can you enthuse staff and engage children and parents, to further build on a strong reputation in the community?

Our popular single-form entry primary school is looking for a Headteacher who is committed to providing a rich and creative curriculum that inspires children to learn; someone who knows what outstanding provision and academic progress looks like, and has the potential to effect school-wide improvement to achieve their vision.

We are building leadership structures for the future and are looking for someone who will work closely with the local team and stakeholders and has a genuine desire to work with our partner trust primary and secondary schools in Ongar and Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Headteacher to take up their first headship role, so if you are interested in working collaboratively in a forward-thinking, community-based trust, please get in touch.

Visits to the school are welcomed. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact our CEO, Mark Farmer on 01245 504525 or by email farmerm@bridgeacademytrust.org

Timescales:

· Closing date: 3pm on Monday 9th March 2020

· Interview date: Thursday 19th March 2020

For an application form, please contact Carrie Massey, HR Director on 01245 504598 e-mail masseyc@bridgeacademytrust.org

Information about the School

Chipping Ongar Primary School is a Primary School serving the needs of approximately 200 children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. In a caring and well-ordered environment all children will achieve their own potential: academically, spiritually, emotionally, physically and aesthetically.

Chipping Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.