Executive Head Teacher

Fernwood Primary & Nursery School

Executive Head Teacher

1050 on roll plus Nursery Group 6 Range L25-31

Salary may be negotiable for the right candidate, dependent on experience

September 2023

Do you have the drive, passion and vision to take your next career step and lead a large, flagship primary?

The school is a securely ‘good’ school (OFSTED 2019) with an aspiration to be outstanding. Standards are high in all aspects of school life.

To lead this very large primary school the successful applicant will have substantive senior leadership experience. The Senior Leadership Team comprises of the Executive Head Teacher, Head of School, 2 Deputy Heads of School (one of whom leads on SEND) and 4 Lead Practitioner posts.

The school is located in Wollaton, a suburb of Nottingham City. The school serves a richly culturally diverse community (42 languages) which brings the school many benefits. The school has an excellent reputation in the local area; all classes are full and the Local Authority holds an extensive waiting list.

The children show great enthusiasm for learning and are a delight to work with. The staff team is dedicated to the children and the school’s commitment to ‘excellence for all’.

The site is made up of 4 buildings – the Infant building, the Junior building, a Nursery building and a brand new 10 place Enhanced Provision, ‘The Lighthouse’, (6 school, 4 LA places) for children with a high level of Autism. The school is committed to inclusion of all in every aspect of school life.

The school is a member of Nottingham Schools Trust which provides invaluable support including an allocated School Improvement Advisor.         

Visit Dates:             10am Tuesday 17th January and 10am Tuesday 24th January 2023

If you would like to visit on any of these dates please book via the school office by calling the school 0115 9155727 and ask to speak to Kerry Frizelle – School Business Manager or via email:   kerry.frizelle@fernwoodprimary.co.uk

Closing date – Midday 30th January 2023. Please address your application to Pete Cumberland - Chair of Governors and send it to Kerry Frizelle - School Business Manager at the school address marked as confidential. Interview dates – 23rd and 24th February 2023.