Head of Primary
Castle Newnham School
Bedford
- Expired
- Salary:
- L17-21 £57,237 - £63,147
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2017
- Apply by:
- 9 January 2017
Job overview
Head of Primary
As from April 2017
Castle Newnham Governors and Federation Principal are seeking an experienced senior leader (at least at deputy headteacher level) with proven and successful experience of leadership in the whole primary phase. This is a post at headship level.
Our federation is in an exciting period of growth and development offering all-through education from 4-16. The successful applicant for this role will be well supported by a dynamic and friendly team in his / her professional development.
Our new Head of Primary will:
• demonstrate the skills and positive attitude to contribute collaboratively to the strategic development of the Castle Newnham federation;
• have the confidence and experience to take a full lead of day-to-day management of the Castle site for nursery to Year 4;
• be an inspirational leader who can motivate, enthuse and develop staff to ensure they are best able to ensure excellent outcomes for all our children;
• have the drive to ensure the school remains an outstanding school whilst developing full primary provision;
• be committed to high standards, safeguarding and the welfare of our children.
As well as a competitive salary and strong professional development Castle Newnham offers:
• well-behaved, happy, confident and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn;
• a school highly valued and supported by parents and the community;
• a nurturing, enthusiastic and committed staff, who can rise to a challenge;
• a supportive Governing Body who will work in partnership with you.
Closing date: Monday 9th January 2017 (midday)
Interviews: Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th January 2017
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
To arrange a visit please contact Romana Tomei on 01234 303403
to arrange an appointment with Mrs Wilkes, Federation Principal
An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.
References will only be requested for candidates invited to interview.
For further details of this post and an application pack
please go to the school’s website www.castlenewnham.school
Attached documents
About Castle Newnham School
Our school
Castle Newnham is an all-through school where ambition and care for each of our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We came together as Castle Newnham in January 2016 to develop all-through schooling in the community from Reception right up to 16. Our aim is to serve the needs of our local community for high standards and a coherent and smooth transition throughout each child’s ‘one journey’. Knowing pupils throughout their time in education and close working with families is a central component of our vision. Pupils who attend come from the immediate local area, as well as from further away in Bedford. We also have a ‘soft’ federation partner in nearby Hazeldene School. Pupils from Hazeldene and other local schools join in Year 7 to make up our secondary cohorts.
Our primary provision has an Ofsted grade of ‘outstanding’ whilst our secondary provision was graded ‘good’ in all areas at its first inspection in September 2018. The challenge now is to ensure that pupils’ experience of education remains excellent throughout their education, whatever their starting point and to achieve the best possible outcomes and we actively seek colleagues with a positive outlook and enthusiasm for teaching as well as great subject knowledge.
Our school is well thought of in the community and both school sites are set relatively close to the centre of Bedford in a pleasant suburb. The South site, for Nursery to Year 4 children, is situated in a listed Victorian building on Goldington Road. On this site, are classrooms leading off two main halls, offices, a dining room and a separate building housing the nursery and library. The North site, for Years 5 to Year 11, is a short walk away near the University of Bedfordshire on Polhill Avenue, of which we are a lead school in a very well-reputed teacher training partnership with the university. Most classrooms are in the main building which includes the four storey tower. There is a separate self-contained primary block which houses Years 5 and 6. There is also a sports hall and science labs, a drama teaching area and music hub, all of which are available for use by pupils and staff across the federation.
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