Head of School
Foxborough Primary School
Slough
- Expired
- Salary:
- L17 - L21; more for an exceptional candidate
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2016 or as soon thereafter
- Apply by:
- 29 February 2016
Job overview
Foxborough Primary School is an extremely diverse, multi-cultural mixed Primary School catering for children aged 3 to 11 years with 400 pupils on roll.
The school became member of the Upton Court Educational Trust, a multi-academy Trust (MAT) in January 2014, and the Trust and the Executive Headteacher are seeking to appoint a Head of School who will continue to move the school forward and put us back on track to Outstanding.
The successful applicant will possess excellent management, leadership and communication skills and will help Foxborough to become the primary school of choice for the local community.
The Trustees are seeking candidates with:
- An unrelenting drive to raise standards
- A clear, consistent focus on Teaching and Learning
- A track record of supporting and developing outstanding teaching
As a confident, innovative and organised individual, the Head of School will be able to maintain good relationships with the Trust schools, the entire school community and participate fully in the life of the school.
The school is changing rapidly, in many ways. This will doubtless continue as the needs of society and our context change too. It is never dull, often challenging, demanding in the best possible way - an exciting and extraordinarily worth-while and fulfilling place to be.
Applications should be sent to: Mercedes Hernández Estrada, Executive Principal to the Trust, c/o Upton Court Grammar School, Lascelles Road, Upton, Berkshire, SL3 7PR or blynn@uptoncourtgrammar.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 29th February 2016
Interviews to be held: week commencing 29th February or 7th March 2016
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), and evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
About Foxborough Primary School
Foxborough Primary School is a very special place. Visitors comment positively about the school from the children’s behaviour and their enthusiasm, to the staff’s ongoing commitment and dedication. We understand the power of education and take very seriously our duty to give children the best start in life.
In September 2022 launched our new school values and mission. These were chosen through a collaborative process involving all of our stakeholders. These are the principles that guide our thinking and behaviour, and inform our school culture.
Responsibility
We are responsible for our actions, our school and our community.
Open-mindedness
We are open-minded to listen and see things from others’ points of view.
Challenge
We challenge ourselves to learn and improve.
Kindness
We are kind to ourselves and others.
We ROCK!
Our mission:
We are a small school with a big heart. We are role models who build supportive relationships with our pupils that create independent, responsible learners who are open-minded. We provide challenging opportunities so that every pupil can reach their full potential, driven by our passion for education and kindness.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are a friendly, caring school with high expectations for all our pupils. Our children are encouraged to explore, discover and question through a range of exciting learning opportunities both within and outside the classroom. The staff endeavour to provide a calm and stimulating environment where good behaviour and mutual respect is modelled by everyone and where everyone is valued.
The school recognises the value and uniqueness of each individual child and adult at Foxborough. We celebrate the talents and gifts of each child and enable them to develop to their full potential spiritually, morally, academically, socially and physically.
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