Headteacher

The Governors, children, staff and school community are seeking to appoint a headteacher to join the school for September 2018. They are looking for an inspirational leader who will work in close partnership with parents, the school community and partners to ensure all children have the best possible chance to do well. They seek an enthusiastic leader who is passionate about education, who will constantly strive for excellence and will continue to develop the school so that it moves from good to outstanding.

The governors are looking to appoint someone who:

• has excellent communication and personal skills with a willingness to engage with all stakeholders;
• has considerable experience of working with and engaging positively with parents, the wider community and other relevant partners;
• can demonstrate success at leading and bringing about change to sustain improvement;
• has experience of monitoring teaching & learning and the curriculum to bring about improvements.

In return the school can offer:

• delightful, friendly children who are confident, enthusiastic and keen to learn;
• a hardworking and dedicated staff who work well as a team;
• knowledgeable and very supportive governors;
• a school judged good by Ofsted in March 2017;
• a warm, welcoming, vibrant and inclusive school community who value politeness, good manners, respect, honesty and kindness.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on Thursday 1st March 2018 at 4.00 pm and Friday 2nd March 2018 at 10.00am. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application forms and further details are available from the Director of Children and Young People, School Improvement Team, Birkenhead Town Hall, Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, Wirral CH41 5BR. Telephone 0151 666 5204. paularowlands@wirral.gov.uk

Application forms and supporting letters should be returned to the Director of Children and Young People marked for the attention of Mrs P Rowlands at the above address.

Closing date: March 9th 2018 - 12 noon

Shortlisting: March 14th 2018
Interviews: 19th + 20th March 2018

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.