Headteacher
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- L16 (£57,077) to L22 (£66,017) subject to 2018/19 review
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2019 or earlier if possible
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2018
Job overview
Have you got what it takes to join our team?
The Governing Board wish to recruit an innovative and inspirational Headteacher to lead future direction.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an outstanding practitioner who can enthuse and inspire staff and pupils;
- Demonstrate a strong commitment and drive to raising standards achieving the best for all pupils;
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills;
- Have previous experience of teaching and school leadership across the primary phases.
In return, we can offer:
- A stimulating challenge;
- Enthusiastic, happy and eager pupils who have a desire to learn;
- Systems, structures and procedures to work within, maintain and improve;
- Highly skilled and enthusiastic staff and a supportive Governing Board;
- Extensive CPD opportunities to develop practice and support career progression.
Visits are highly recommended and warmly welcomed. To arrange an appointment, please contact Mrs Jane Dent on 01246 450601 or email: jdent@dunston.derbyshire.sch.uk
Further information and to apply, please visit www.dunston.derbyshire.sch.uk
Closing date: 12.30pm, Friday 15th June 2018.
Interview dates: Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th July 2018.
The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks.
About Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
- Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy
- Dunston Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield
- Derbyshire
- S41 8EY
- United Kingdom
We think our school is special. We have happy, well behaved pupils; enthusiastic and skilled staff; and an ethos that values and supports everyone to enable them to achieve their potential. We have extensive school grounds and we are looking forward to developing our school buildings as the number of children on roll increases.
Our last Ofsted inspection in May 2016 rated our school Good in all areas. In February 2018, we joined Cavendish Learning Trust to secure the next step of success for our school.
Our Belief
To create a happy, secure learning environment, where all children and staff feel safe, cared for and confident. To provide an atmosphere which is stimulating, challenging and where enthusiasm is nurtured and supported.
Ethos
We provide an atmosphere which is positive, stimulating and vibrant, where children and staff feel safe and happy.
Learning
Our high quality learning environment will stimulate enquiring minds to achieve each individual's potential.
Community
We aim to develop strong links with parents and the wider community.
Creativity
We provide an environment which supports an individual's natural curiosity and embraces a diverse approach to learning.
Aspirations
We want children to have and apply the knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of their life in society, now and in the future.
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