Executive Headteacher
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Waltham Forest
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £120,000 (relocation package available)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 September 2017
Job overview
Hillyfield Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a determined, experienced and inspirational Executive Headteacher to lead the school. Our current Executive Headteacher will be leaving at the end of the Autumn Term as her family is relocating to the North of England and the Governing Body are seeking an exceptional leader to continue to guide the school during its expansion, which will see it become one of the largest primary schools in the country.
Hillyfield Primary Academy (Ofsted “Outstanding” 2014) is the founding school of the REAch2 Academy Trust. We are looking to further strengthen our leadership team as we continue to expand to reach our full capacity of 7-forms of entry across our two sites: Hillyfield at the Park and Hillyfield on the Hill. The Executive Headteacher will work across both sites leading a large and dynamic Senior Leadership Team.
Hillyfield is a vibrant and exciting school where children and staff thrive, where every member of the school community is valued and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. Our vision of “Brilliance in every child. Excellence every day” drives us to be ambitious for all the children at our school.
We are looking for an outstanding leader who believes in the potential of every child, is able to support teachers to deliver the highest standards in terms of achievement and behaviour and welcomes the challenges of working in an outstanding school.
As a school we offer the following benefits:
- A creative and hard-working staff, who have a strong sense of commitment to the school, its vision and its children
- The opportunity to be part of an outstanding leadership team
- A committed and highly skilled governing body
- Exceptional leadership development opportunities
Potential applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To book a visit, for more information or an informal, confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jo Grabowska at Tes on 020 3194 3085 or joanna.grabowska@tesglobal.com
To request an application form please contact Jo Grabowska as above or alternatively email info@tesprime.com
Applications close: 5pm, 17th September 2017
Short listing: 18th September 2017
Interviews: 22nd September 2017
Hillyfield Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Hillyfield Primary Academy
- Hillyfield Primary Academy
- 99-101 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow
- London
- E17 6ED
- United Kingdom
Hillyfield Primary Academy is a seven-form entry school for pupils aged 2-11 in Walthamstow, East London. The school is split across two sites a mile apart, Hillyfield on the Hill and Hillyfield at the Park. The new Park site provides facilities for extra Reception and key stage 1 classes. Hillyfield is a larger-than-average primary, with 1,200 children currently on roll and plans to add another 400.
Executive Headteacher
David Worrall
Values and Vision
The school motto is "Brilliance in every child. Excellence every day". Hillyfield values respect, responsibility and good behaviour in its students, helping to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The curriculum is tailored towards giving children valuable formative experiences that will shape their later childhood. Staff encourage children to become critical, independent thinkers.
Art is a focus of the school, and an activity which the children can greatly enjoy. Hillyfield is also a registered Sing Up school, which gives it access to resources aimed at improving and maintaining vocal performance among pupils.
Ofsted
"Pupils have very positive attitudes to school and are proud to talk about what they have learned. Behaviour in lessons and around the school is typically exemplary. Pupils show a high degree of respect and care for each other."
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