Executive Headteacher

The Dove Federation

Parker's CE VC Primary School
Pound Hill, Saham Toney
Thetford. Norfolk IP25 7HP   
Tel:  01953 881601     
NOR: 98

Caston C of E VA Primary School
The Street, Caston
Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 1DD  
Tel: 01953 483304      
NOR 74

Website: www.thedovefederation.norfolk.sch.uk

Age Range: 4-11 years, Group: 2

The Governors are looking to appoint an inspirational, energetic and caring full time Executive Headteacher to The Dove Federation. The Executive Headteacher will lead our Federation with the support of two effective Head of Schools and the Federation Support Manager as part of the Senior Management Team.

You will have:

• a creative and passionate approach to learning in and beyond the classroom
• the knowledge to secure high levels of achievement and progress for all children
• the commitment to promote and develop the distinctive Christian ethos of our church schools
• the skills to celebrate the schools’ successes within the wider community
• effective strategies for combining the leadership and management of the schools across the federation
• the ability to assess the quality of teaching and make improvements
• a desire to further develop your skills and experience
• a good sense of humour and take the time to smile

We offer:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children
• Supportive parents
• A strong and dedicated staff team
• A creative environment

We are at an exciting time in our school improvement journey, we are in the process of academising the Federation and this post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to make a significant impact.

We have a strong church-based ethos and our vision is “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” We are looking for a leader who can value and encourage and celebrate the gifts of every member of our school community.

Our schools are located either side of Watton, Norfolk. We have a PAN of 15 for each of our year groups so our classes are often mixed age-classes, experience of this would be an advantage.

Please see our websites for more information: www.thedovefederation.norfolk.sch.uk

We encourage applicants to visit the schools where possible. Please contact the school offices to arrange a visit.

The post holder will need to be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing in order to undertake the requirements of the role.

How to Apply

Further details and the online application are available at: www.educationjobfinder.org.uk

Closing date: 1 February 2019, 12 noon
Interview dates:  14 & 15 February 2019

Our Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.