Headteacher
Montgomery Primary School
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group: 2 £54,250 - £63,779 (rising to £68,643 on planned increase of NOR)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2017
- Apply by:
- 17 November 2017
Job overview
Montgomery Junior School is a warm, friendly and popular school who has established a strong and reputable relationship with our community. Almost half of our children come from the service family community, which makes us unique in this part of county. Through strong leadership the school continually develops a culture of high expectations, which ensures all of our pupils learn and grow in a safe and happy community.
The current Head is retiring having built the school into the success it is today and the children, staff and governors of our School are looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to lead us forward through the next stages of growth and development.
We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to lead our school and are looking for someone who:
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is currently a primary Headteacher or outstanding Deputy Headteacher
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has a proven record of professional and inspirational leadership to continue to raise standards
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has the ability to motivate and support staff and pupils, and enthuse parent and carers
In return for your integrity and enthusiasm, we can offer you:
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the opportunity to lead a popular, expanding school graded good at our last Ofsted
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an exciting leadership role that will enable you to make a difference to children’s lives
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high quality support from our experienced leadership team
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hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues
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a supportive governing body
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access to professional development opportunities and established partnership support from three local schools
We are proud to offer a salary range for the size of the school with an anticipated salary increase in September 2018 upon increase in the number of pupils on roll.
Visits are welcomed from 6th to 8th November 2017. Please contact Natalie Launder, School Business Manager, to arrange a suitable visit time on 01206 572288 or email natalie@montgomery-jun.essex.sch.uk
Closing Date: 17th November 2017
Shortlisting Date: 22nd November 2017
Interview Date: 12th December 2017
Montgomery Junior School
Baronswood Way Colchester
Essex CO2 9QG
Tel: 01206 572288
Email: admin@montgomery-jun.essex.sch.uk
www.montgomery-jun.org.uk
Headteacher: Bill Aylett
Attached documents
About Montgomery Primary School
Montgomery Primary School is a three form entry school with nursery established following the merger of the Junior and Infant schools in September 2025. Located on the leafy, garrison estate, the school has well established links with the military community and are proud to serve the families locally.
Staff vacancies are rare due to the supportive team of staff and well behaved pupils. The school is set in extensive grounds with well kept facilities.
The school was inspected in March 2025 and was described as 'Good' in every category, with the potential to move to outstanding. Inspectors commented "Pupils are immensely proud of their school. They recognise and value the very high quality education and opportunities that they access as ‘Monty’ pupils. They enjoy the wide-ranging and well-taught curriculum. The school has very high expectations of pupils. Over time, pupils thrive and achieve well."
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