Headteacher
Grasmere Primary School
Hackney
- £67,556 - £77,011 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 2 L15 – 21 plus 25% uplift for the right candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021 (or January 2022 for Headteachers currently in post)
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2021
Job overview
Grasmere is a diverse, high-performing, one-form entry community school located in Stoke Newington, Hackney, where every child is supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school is situated within a vibrant and diverse community and is supported by enthusiastic parents and carers who have high aspirations for their children and for the school.
At the heart of Grasmere are the values of respect, kindness, bravery and creativity and above all we are looking for a Headteacher who can embody these values, share our ethos and vision, and lead our school from good to outstanding. We are looking for someone who will inspire children, staff and the whole school community to ensure that Grasmere and our children achieve everything that is possible. They will lead our dedicated staff to further develop Grasmere as an outstanding place of learning where children of all backgrounds can thrive and are empowered to take responsibility for their actions and where a love of learning will be a strong foundation for their future
The school prides itself on its history of being inclusive, with an exciting curriculum and a wide range of sport and arts activities. We have a long serving team of staff committed to supporting all children to achieve to their full academic and social potential. Grasmere is dynamic place to learn and children tell us they feel happy, safe and cared for during their time at the school.
We are now looking for someone to grasp this lovely opportunity to help mould an exciting and outstanding school. You will have an excellent foundation to build upon with passionate experienced staff, wonderful children, fully engaged parents, and a committed governing body.
We asked the Children at Grasmere what they would like to see in their new Headteacher:
“I would like our new Headteacher to help us and push us in our work, and also help us make good decisions.” – Year 4 pupil
“I think our new Headteacher should be someone who talks to the children and helps us to improve individually and as a school.” – Year 6 pupil
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. 4. We highly recommend that you visit our school so that you can get a feel for Grasmere before applying. To arrange a visit, which will be carried out in line with COVID regulations, please call Gaye Oztok on 020 7254 4564.
If you are interested in this position, please download the application pack and application form below.
Completed applications should be sent by email to schooladvert@hackney.gov.uk
Application closing date: Friday 7th May 2021, 9am
Shortlisted Candidates notified: Week of 10th May 2021
Interview date: Thursday 20th May 2021
Should you have any queries on the application process, please contact Ozlem Lindley, Human Resources Adviser, on 020 8820 7240
For more information and news about Grasmere Primary School, please visit www.grasmere.hackney.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
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About Grasmere Primary School
Our school is a popular one form entry in Stoke Newington, very close to Newington Green. We are easy to get to with excellent bus and train link as well as popular cycle routes. We are surrounded by diverse businesses and enterprises, within a vibrant local community.
We can have up to 240 children in our school and are over subscribed for Reception. Being a school of this size means that we are close knit community, and as one of the children said recently, ‘no one goes unseen’. We are a one form entry school, described by OFSTED as being a ‘small school with a big heart’. We agree with this, and as well as having a big heart, we have big ambition, for our children, our staff and our community.
The school has a broad and balanced curriculum with high standards and vision for both the core subjects and the wider curriculum. To teach this we have excellent class teachers as well as specialist teachers in Music, Spanish, Cricket and Art. We have a fantastic chef on site who comes from a fine dining background and works hard with the kitchen team to bring fresh, delicious meals to children, staff, and sometimes, parents. He also works with children to develop their appreciation of food and food technology skills.
The school have a stable and friendly staff team who have excellent standards and values. We have high aspirations for every child we teach. We also have a very supportive governing body who are highly visible in the school, and provide good quality support and challenge. Our teaching staff are second to none. The teaching support staff are well equipped to support all children of all abilities. Teachers work hard to give children the best offer every minute of every day. We recognise how equity plays such a huge part in children's aspirations and achievements, and this is what we strive for.
Our school standards are high, results are stronger year on year. Last year's results were well above both National and Local, meaning children are in a great position to begin the rest of their academic journey once they leave us.
Despite being a small school we have plenty of outdoor space for our children, including three playgrounds and a hidden garden, popular for forest school and events as well as day to day learning, exploration and play.
Our parents and carers are highly supportive of the school, they support the children, and fundraise in exciting and fun ways that bring us all together.
The school is a dynamic place to learn and children tell us they feel happy, safe and cared for during their time at Grasmere.
Address: 92 Albion Road, London N16 9PD
Telephone: 020 7254 4564
Email: info@grasmere.hackney.sch.uk
www.grasmere.hackney.sch.uk
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