Assistant Headteacher

Awarded ‘Good’ in recent Ofsted Inspection – March 2019

Awarded ‘Gold’ in Investors in People – March 2019

Assistant Headteacher

Required for September 2019

Salary – L7-L11       

As a result of a recent restructure of the Senior Leadership team, The Governing Body wishes to appoint an outstanding Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for safeguarding, behaviour and pupil well-being and a 0.5 teaching commitment.

Priory School is a large Primary School serving an extremely diverse community.  Although we are part of London Fringe, we are in close proximity to rural Buckinghamshire and we have extensive grounds. Good transport links to Heathrow, Central London, Windsor and the M4, M40 and M25. We have wonderful children who have an excellent attitude to learning. We have high expectations of our children’s behaviour and consequently they are a joy to teach.

The successful applicant will:

• Have a strategic overview of all aspects of safeguarding, behaviour and pupil well-being
• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others and is passionate about encouraging all children to achieve success.
• Be ambitious to support and extend the learning opportunities for all of our children.
• Have a commitment to working in partnership with staff, parents and the community to promote excellent learning opportunities for all.
• Have drive, enthusiasm and a clear vision for educational excellence.
• Have an in depth understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

In return we offer the applicant the opportunity to:

• Play a significant part in the continuing development of our school to become outstanding
• Lead and manage innovative and creative learning experiences for all.
• Enhance the education of our happy, hardworking and well behaved pupils.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 1st May 2019

Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd May 2019

Interviews to be held: 8th and 9th May 2019

Visits to the school are recommended.  Week commencing 3rd April 2019.  Please telephone to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check will be sought for the successful candidate.

To apply, call the school on 01628 600304, email recruitment@prioryschool.com or visit our website at www.prioryschool.com for an application  form.

Previous applicants need not apply.