Head of School

Head of School

Full-time

Achieve - Collaborate - Flourish

Commencement date: January 2024(or sooner)

Location: Attleborough Primary School, Attleborough, Norfolk. NR17 2NA

Salary: Leadership scale L9 – L15 £53,973 - £62,561 (dependent on experience)

Attleborough & Rosecroft Primary Federation is recruiting for a Head of School for Attleborough Primary School. This role is an exciting leadership opportunity within our successful Federation and combines management freedom for effective leaders with secure central support. The Federation fully encourages collaboration for success.

Attleborough Primary School is a vibrant, aspirational, and successful primary school located in the bustling market town of Attleborough, situated in south Norfolk with excellent access to the A11, enabling an easy commute across the region. As a Head of School you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the future lives of our children whilst developing your own professional skills and expertise. 

The successful candidate will bring significant expertise and experience, and a proven track record of a positive impact in a variety of leadership roles. You will have experience of raising standards in teaching and learning and understand the importance of building school culture where all members of the school community can thrive. We would love to hear how you demonstrate exceptional communication skills and build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents, as well as  other professionals and members of your community.

Attleborough & Rosecroft Primary Federation believe everyone is given the opportunity to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Our broad and balanced curriculum inspires our children to be curious, resilient and to naturally seek challenges. With collaboration at the heart of everything we do, we are a nurturing community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We teach and model the skills our children will need to adapt, succeed and thrive in an ever-changing world.

We believe that every child is entitled to an excellent education in every classroom, every day. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools should be given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish. We encourage and support all in our school community to be the best they can be. The successful candidate will be ready to take on not just the role of Head of School, but to contribute to the wider Federation, through our regular collaborative development priorities.

Please contact us if you are:

• An energetic, enthusiastic and ambitious school leader with a track record of success at Primary level.
• An inspirational leader with high expectations of yourself and others.
• Confident and able to communicate a clear vision for the school.
• Able to develop children to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance.
• Ambitious and keen to work across the Federation to ensure wider success.
• Able to establish and develop excellent relationships with the community and other stakeholders.

Visits to the school

Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact Susie Willingham on 01953 453491 or by emailing; finance@attleborough-pri.norfolk.sch.uk

How to Apply:

Your completed application form should be submitted online via School Business

Manager at finance@attleborough-pri.norfolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 20th June 2023 (12:00 Noon)

Shortlisting: 22nd June 2023

Where possible, all people who are successfully shortlisted will be observed teaching in their current school by the EHT before the interview day.

Interviews: will be held during the week beginning 26th June.

Attleborough & Rosecroft Primary Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All applicants should read our safeguarding policy which can be accessed by clicking on this link. References will be taken up prior to interview.

This role is in regulated activity, is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate and children’s barred list check.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a criminal record self-disclosure prior to interview. Please see the guidance from the Ministry of Justice for more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974