Headteacher

Headteacher
Hinchley Wood Primary School
Salary L16 – L20 (London Fringe scale)
To commence April 2020 (or sooner if possible)

Applications are warmly invited for an inspirational Headteacher, to oversee the strategic and day-to-day leadership and management of Hinchley Wood Primary School.

Hinchley Wood Primary School is a popular three form entry primary school located on the borders of south west London, with 620 pupils from Reception to Year 6. The school has recently converted to academy status and joins Hinchley Wood School, an outstanding secondary school located on the same site, in a newly formed multi academy trust – the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership.   

This is an exciting time to join the school and our new Partnership, helping to shape a new era of development and growth so that all children are able to reach their full potential. The successful applicant will build upon the current strengths of the school whilst being able to effectively analyse how it can and should improve in order to realise its vision to deliver outstanding education.  The successful applicant will have the support of the Partnership, Trustees, Executive Headteacher and the Local Governing Body. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong leadership, management and organisational skills.
• Be an excellent and effective communicator with all stakeholders and the wider community.
• Have the ability to coach, celebrate and promote high quality teaching and learning.
• Have a positive, resilient and optimistic approach; be proactive and confident.
• Have an active interest in educational issues and approaches.
• Be committed to partnership, inclusion, collaboration and sharing.

To request a candidate pack and application form, or to arrange a visit prior to application please contact Heather Morey on 0208 398 7161 x108 or via email hmorey@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk   Emails preferable during half term as these will be picked up remotely.   Further details can be found on our website http://www.hinchleywoodschool.co.uk/243/vacancies  

Visits will be arranged between 9.00am and 11.00am on Friday 8 November 2019.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 11 November 2019.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 14 and Friday 15 November 2019.

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.