Executive Head Teacher

Group 2 Federation of Two First Schools (205 pupils aged 4-9 plus preschool)

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and ambitious professional to the post of Executive Head Teacher at the Whittonstall and Broomley First Schools Federation. The successful candidate will have the expertise to build upon existing exemplary practice coupled with the drive and ambition to take our schools forward to an exciting future.

Our new Executive Head Teacher will:

• Be passionate about giving children the best possible school experience, valuing every child and ensuring that they achieve their best
• Have the motivation and determination to drive school improvement with energy and creativity
• Show exceptional leadership, management, delegation and communication skills that will inspire pupils, staff, parents and the community
• Be committed to working constructively with a strong staff team to achieve the Federation’s goals and to support staff in their professional development
• Continue to embed a culture which is both aspirational and compassionate and is held in high regard by the whole community, in line with the Federation’s stated ethos: ‘Be happy and work hard’.

We can offer:

• An opportunity to work with children who are eager to learn and outstandingly well behaved
• A dedicated, conscientious, skilled and experienced staff team who care about every child
• A strong, effective and supportive Governing Body that is ambitious and innovative
• A well-established, cohesive Federation with an excellent reputation and links within local communities, including the Hexham and Prudhoe Schools Partnerships
• A chance to develop further excellence in these friendly, happy schools
• One of the largest first school contexts in the west of Northumberland
• Flexibility and resources of two school sites and the opportunities this affords
• A non-teaching Executive Head Teacher position

Visits to the schools are warmly encouraged. To arrange an appointment, please contact our office manager, Mrs. Liz Ramsay, on elizabeth.ramsay@northumberland.gov.uk or 01661 842271.

Dates and times available: February 8th / February 23rd at either 1pm or 4pm

More details about the schools can be found at the Federation’s website: www.broomley.northumberland.sch.uk .

Application forms and further details obtainable by downloading an applicant’s pack from the online advert or requesting an applicant’s pack by emailing Catherine.Theobald@northumberland.gov.uk

Completed forms must be submitted by 5:00pm on Thursday 25 February 2016. Interviews will be held on 9 and 10 March 2016.

Email address for completed application: Catherine.Theobald@northumberland.gov.uk

Postal address for completed applications: Catherine Theobald (Confidential: To be opened by addressee only), Broomley First School, Main Road, Stocksfield, NE43 7NN

The Whittonstall & Broomley First Schools Federation is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Northumberland County Council holds the “two ticks” symbol to reflect its commitment to support the employment of people with disabilities. Therefore, as a maintained school, it is our policy to guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. The interview will be in competition with other applicants.