Headteacher

Required for 1 April 2018 (or as soon as possible).  Due to the promotion of the current Headteacher, Governors seek to appoint a committed, experienced and enthusiastic teacher with senior management experience.

Pupils at Coxhoe Primary School would like a Headteacher who is:

• Fun and cheerful
• Optimistic
• Understanding
• Good thinker/knowledgeable
• Someone who gives praise
• Reliable

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply.

Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to The Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services, c/o the School and Governor Support Service, Children and Young People’s Services, County Hall, Durham. DH1 5UJ, or email SGSS.Administration@durham.gov.uk

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 5 February 2018 at 12 noon

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the ‘Disqualification by Association’ declaration form.  Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

THE POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE

Margaret Whellans
Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Coxhoe Primary School
Cornforth Lane, Coxhoe
Durham, DH6 4EJ
Tel. No. 0191 377 0294
N.O.R. 297