Principal
Ascot Road Primary School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- up to £70423 - Leadership Scale L18 - L24
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2018
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2017
Job overview
Our thriving primary free school in West Watford provides a unique opportunity for you to lead its future growth and success. The trust and governors are looking to appoint a principal who will be uncompromising in their pursuit of excellence. The school opened in September 2014, children from our first intake moved into key stage two in September and in June the school was judged good by Ofsted.
Salary range L18 - 24 Up to £70,423
Start date April 2018
We expect you to:
- have a proven track record of exceptional leadership
- embrace the notion of being part of the multi-academy trust
- have a clear vision for the school and a strong drive to lead it to a new future
- have new ideas and fresh perspectives on raising the aspirations of children, families and the local community
- be committed to securing excellent professional development for all staff
We can offer you:
- brand new purpose-built accommodation
- children with impeccable behaviour who make outstanding progress and achieve above local and national levels
- free school curriculum freedoms and flexibilities with opportunities for innovation, research and collaboration across the trust and beyond
- a supportive trust and strong local governing body
- the opportunity to influence the future growth and development of both the school and the trust
To apply for this post, please complete the application form and send it along with a supporting letter to recruitment@whcfst.org.uk. You are welcome to visit the school prior to submitting your application and this can be arranged by contacting Gill Jones (details below).
Closing date: Wednesday 13th December 12 noon.
Selection days: Tuesday 9th January informal meetings, Friday 12th January selection day.
For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Gill Jones, CEO, WHST on 07885 467973 or at recruitment@whcfst.org.uk. West Herts Community Free School Trust is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally.
West Herts Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The trust will request references prior to interview.
Closing date: 13/12/2017 12:00:00
Interview date: 12th January 2018
Ascot Road Community Free School is a new, two-form entry primary school which opened in September 2014. We are excited about the freedom to create a new school from scratch, and hope that you will want to join our forward-thinking team. For more information please visit www.ascotroadcfs.org.uk
For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com
Ascot Road Community Free School
Ascot Road
Watford
Herts
WD18 8AD
01923 224160
www.ascotroadcfs.org.uk
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About Ascot Road Primary School
Thank you for your interest in Ascot Road Primary School. Our school pledges itself to be a place where uniqueness is celebrated and all individuals will find safety and respect for themselves, their families and their way of life.
We are a happy and diverse school in West Watford with a dedicated and hard-working team focused on providing the best possible education for our pupils. Pupils only get one chance at Primary education and we want this to be the best it can be. Learning together, we respect each other’s values and traditions and strive to create an inclusive and safe environment that guides and stimulates our children to achieve through enjoyment.
Ascot Road is a community and we value our relationships with parents, helping us to ensure every child has an enjoyable and productive experience during their time at our school. Hopefully by exploring our website you can gain an insight into life and Ascot Road and some of the experiences we enjoy together.
If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.
Danes Educational Trust
Danes Educational Trust currently comprises nine schools: St Clement Danes School, Croxley Danes School, Chancellor’s School, Onslow St Audrey’s School, De Havilland Primary School, Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Jupiter Primary School, Lanchester Primary School and Ascot Road Primary School. Dr Josephine Valentine OBE is the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust. She was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School for 20 years. She is a National Leader in Education, a DfE Advisor and has oversight of all nine schools. If appointed, you will benefit from working within an established, outstanding Trust
The Trust’s core values are:
- We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
- We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
- We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
- We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
- We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
- We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
Please visit the rest of our website to learn more about our vision, our schools and the opportunities which exist to work within our trust.
Websites – www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk
Current vacancies across Danes Educational Trust.
Cathy Elsley
Headteacher
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