Headteacher

Highfield is an inclusive primary school where learning is a journey for life. The school combines a welcoming, safe and stimulating learning environment, with a passionate commitment to enabling all children and staff to achieve their full potential. The three core values that all children at Highfield learn are respect, co­operation and kindness. The number of children in this 3-form entry school will be 690 from September 2019. We are lucky to have a special school site, including extensive field space and outdoor facilities.

We want to appoint a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational Headteacher who will embrace our values and build upon the achievements of this school, rated by Ofsted as Outstanding in 2016.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to communicate the school's vision to pupils, parents and staff
• A passion to improve teaching and learning so all pupils are able to reach their full potential
• The ability to lead others through complexity and ambiguity and adapt to an ever-changing educational world
• Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and resilience
• Capability and commitment to lead the development and delivery of a strategy to maintain our strong inclusive ethos and caring environment
• Evident capacity to manage the financial and human resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the school's goals
• Ability to be a leader of learning as a practitioner who will promote a positive attitude in staff and pupils

We can offer:

• A supportive environment to develop and grow your skills, strengths and leadership
• A strong leadership team
• A team of highly committed and skilled staff members who work collectively to foster A lifelong love of learning amongst our pupils
• A welcoming, friendly, culturally diverse school with enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and work hard
• The opportunity to innovate and be forward thinking
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• A knowledgeable and committed governing body that provides constructive challenge

We are proud of our school and need a Headteacher who has the presence and experience to oversee the continued development of our creative curriculum, advance high academic standards, and continue to work with all stakeholders to improve outcomes for all pupils.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' declaration and the disclosure and barring (DBS) check.

You are welcome to book a preliminary visit so you can experience our unique school for yourself. Please contact Ms Catherine Moens (contact details below) to make an appointment. If you would like to talk to our Chair of Governors about the post then please email Ms Moens.

A Job Description, Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded from our School Website https://highfieldprimary.co.uk

Closing Date: 6th February 2019

Shortlisting:  8th February 2019

Interview date: 28th February and 1st March 2019

When applying please take account of the following:

Supporting Information: The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. The information supplied will be used to shortlist applicants for this role.

References: When completing your application, please provide 2 employment references.

Applications: Please email your completed application form (CVs are not accepted) catherinemoens@highfield-pri.enfield.sch.uk or you can post it to Highfield Primary School, FAO, Ms Catherine Moens.
Highfield Primary School, Highfield Road, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3HE