Headteacher

Are you ready to take on the challenge of leading our popular village school? Our children, staff, parents and governors are seeking an inspirational primary school leader to shape the next stage of our school’s development.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will be:

• A resilient and flexible school leader, with a collaborative open-door approach
• Passionate about helping others to grow and flourish
• A strategic thinker, team player and outstanding communicator
• Able to promote a broad and balanced curriculum in all areas, and promote a culture of learning throughout the school
• Supportive of our Church school ethos and sense of community
• Committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of the children and the school community at the heart of all they do

As our Headteacher we can offer you the following:

• A welcoming school with a strong ethos based on Christian values, where every individual is valued and encouraged
• A school that always strives to improve and is open to new approaches
• A supportive school community that aims to develop confident, enthusiastic pupils who take responsibility for their own learning
• A dedicated staff team, who are committed to improving their own teaching and aspire to make learning irresistible
• A strong network of governors, parents, Church and local community, as well as close links and regular shared activities with other schools
• An excellent location close to Cambridge, Ely and Newmarket

Our school has 4 mixed age-group classes, with a PAN of 13 and 105 children currently on roll. We welcome applications from existing headteachers and from candidates looking to progress to their first headship. The school is in a position to consider flexible working arrangements including the option of a job share for the right applicants.

Please contact EPM Ltd for an application pack - email headship@epm.co.uk or download from www.epm.co.uk

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged - please contact our school secretary, Mrs Ling, on 01223 811595 or email office@swaffhambulbeck.cambs.sch.uk in term-time or chair@swaffhambulbeck.cambs.sch.uk in the school holidays to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday 10th January 2018
Interviews: Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th January 2018

Swaffham Bulbeck Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our school’s ethos of safeguarding includes parents and visitors, as well as staff, governors and children. We recognise the importance of knowing our children, regular training, scrupulous recording and the involvement of outside agencies in creating a culture where safeguarding is paramount. Headteachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Swaffham Bulbeck CE (C) Primary School
84 High Street Swaffham
Bulbeck
Cambridgeshire
CB25 0LX
NOR 105
www.swaffhambulbeck.cambs.sch.uk