Head of School
Marlborough Primary School
Chelsea
- Expired
- Salary:
- £67,295 to £74,949 (L15 to L21 including Inner London Allowance)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 22 April 2020
Job overview
The Governors, staff and pupils of Marlborough Primary School, a ‘good’ school with the ambition to be ‘outstanding’, seek to appoint a full time Head of School. The successful candidate will work alongside the recently appointed Executive Head Teacher and embrace working with our ‘outstanding’ partner school, Colville Primary.
We are looking for a creative, energetic and inspiring Head of School with a passion for learning and excellence. They should be able to demonstrate this from their track record of whole school change. Are you that person?
We are seeking to appoint a Head of School who
- is ambitious, energetic and innovate in delivering our vision and values
- has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
- has an ability to accelerate and deepen pupil progress across the school
- is committed to raising the achievement of all learners, through equal access and opportunity
- has excellent interpersonal skills and qualities that motivate parents, children and staff
- has an ability to further the work of our ASD provision
We can offer you
- a state of the art brand new school building with amazing facilities for learning
- a supportive, collegiate and motivated team including the proven experience of our Executive Head Teacher
- high quality CPD with opportunities for career development and progression
- enthusiastic, friendly children with a love of learning
- an inclusive school with a ‘can do’ ethos where success is recognised
- strong and ambitious governance with a clear sense of strategic direction
- an opportunity to innovate and take risks
- supportive parents and governors
You are welcome to meet the Executive Head Teacher online, please contact Janet Wallace to make arrangements: janet.wallace@marlborough.rbkc.sch.uk Application packs are available by email request or our website or by clicking the quick apply button on TES online. Completed application forms should be emailed to Janet Wallace.
Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2020 at noon
First stage interviews will be conducted online in the week beginning 27th April 2019
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will undergo full DBS checks.
About Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Primary School is an inclusive, well established and welcoming two form entry primary school serving a diverse local population in the heart of Chelsea. The school has been in existence since 1878 and we are proud of its place within the community.
In September 2017 we moved into a brand new state of the art building which offers spaces for creativity and recreation. The school has access to a dance studio, a creative media suite, an art and design studio, large hall spaces, terraced outdoor play spaces. a MUGA and specialist provision for autism.
Values and vision
The school's core values are firmly based on equality and inclusivity. The school also aims to promote creativity, foster curiosity and encourage pupils to be resilient life long learners.
We aim for achievement for all and encourage the children to be the best they can be in everything they do.
Ofsted report
'There is a strong focus on shared values that align with the school's motto, 'be the best you can be.'
'Pupils from different ethnic groups achieve equally well because the school is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and is highly successful at tackling discrimination.'
'Provision for pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is exceptional.'
'Pupils achieve well. They make good progress from low starting points..'
'There is a strong sense of community which pupils are proud and happy to be part of.'
'The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding.'
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