Headteacher

Job Description

Head Teacher-Wentworth Primary School

Salary: L22-28

Start date: January 2027

'Striving for Excellence'

Wentworth Primary School is a welcoming, well-resourced and supportive two form entry primary school, situated in the heart of Maldon.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and visionary Headteacher with presence and drive to lead our successful primary school and build on the many achievements of this large, oversubscribed school, following the retirement of our existing Headteacher.

Our School is proud to be child-centred, inspiring our pupils to be curious and have high expectations for themselves. We champion inclusive practice, celebrating diversity and ensure every child feels safe, valued and able to succeed. As the school motto states we are always "Striving for Excellence".

Wentworth Primary School serves 435 children aged 4 - 11 and their families. The school has a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with many outstanding features and is well placed to achieve the Expected standard to Strong standard in the seven areas in our next Ofsted Inspection.

We are proud to offer:

• enthusiastic children who are articulate, keen to learn, proud of their achievements and whose behaviour is excellent

• a hardworking dedicated leadership team, teaching staff and support staff

• a highly committed and supportive Governing Body

• an opportunity to develop your leadership skills in taking our "Good" school forward

• the opportunity for personal development within a supportive network as part of the Blackwater Partnership and friends

• an open, friendly and supportive local community

• parents keen to participate and support their children's learning

• a competitive salary commensurate for experienced candidates

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• has proven experience in effective leadership within a primary setting

• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building strong partnerships with pupils, parents, staff and governors

• will inspire staff through collaborative, empowering leadership and will model a culture where wellbeing, professional growth and innovation are central

• will inspire all our pupils to strive to reach their full potential and be ready for the next stages of education

• possesses a clear vision to continue to drive our school forward and has the ability to maintain the momentum of success at the school and plan an innovative strategic future in partnership with staff, pupils, parents and governors

Informal visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please contact Mrs Doran, the school business manager to book an appointment, on 01621 853572

www.wentworth.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

"Striving for Excellence”

We aim to provide a curriculum that is broad, balanced and progressive, which relates to the development of the whole child and which meets individual needs; a curriculum which excites and interests the children and which encourages each child, as a unique individual with special qualities and talents, to make a positive contribution to school life.

Wentworth Primary School is a two form entry, maintained school and was opened in 1969 and serves the housing development to the south-west of Maldon, a pleasant town in the east of Essex.

Please see our website www.wentworth.essex.sch.uk for further details.