Headteacher

Headteacher required for September 2022

Group 2

Range L12-L18 negotiable

Crick Primary School is a very popular and successful school judged ‘Good’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection with many strengths noted. The school has 187 pupils on roll and children from Reception through to Year 6 learn in an environment that engages, focuses and inspires them to do well.   The school is in the centre of a thriving and busy village which benefits from excellent communication links and is easily accessible from the M1 and M6. The village has fantastic community spirit and hosts the successful Crick Boat Show, Scarecrow Festival weekend and Christmas and Easter fairs. The village is well served with local amenities including a community sports centre and beautiful countryside. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with leadership aspirations to take the next step into a senior leadership position. 

The successful Headteacher will:

• be an inspirational and strategic leader
• be able to secure high quality education and high standards of achievement for all pupils
• able to facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve the highest level of standards
• have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• be able to build relationships quickly and effectively with colleagues, parents and pupils
• have experience of leading and developing others, in particular middle leaders
• be resilient, dynamic and keen to lead by example

Crick Primary School can offer:

• a well-developed curriculum
• a friendly, stable and skilled staff team
• curious and hardworking children who are kind and respectful towards each other
• modern equipment and facilities
• a supportive governing body
• a fantastic place to work!

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity, to apply for this role.

The school welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. We also welcome requests for flexible working arrangements.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Visits to the school and informal chats about the post are welcomed from week commencing 31st January 2022. Please contact Mrs Lynn Chamberlain in the school office either by email or telephone to arrange this. 

Tel: 01788 822633

Email: Bursar@crick.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Closing date 21st February 2022