Head of School

Walsh Church of England Junior School prides itself on being a highly inclusive and welcoming school where children are eager to learn and all our staff are dedicated to raising standards to improve children’s learning and achievement.  We are very proud of our great team of hard working, dedicated staff.

We seek to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Head of School to lead the school forward.

The successful candidate will be an excellent and innovative teacher who is able to demonstrate their track record as a strong, strategic leader who is committed to ensuring that all students achieve their potential. We are looking for an individual who will be tireless in his or her pursuit of excellence in all areas, creative and flexible in approach and solution focused.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom teacher
• Have successful experience in a senior leadership role
• Possess energy and enthusiasm
• Demonstrate the ability to motivate and inspire pupils and colleagues
• Have outstanding organisation and communication skills
• Be fully committed to the Christian ethos of the school

Please note that although it is necessary to be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school, it is not necessary to be a practising Christian.

We would welcome any potential applicants to visit or telephone the school for an informal discussion about this position.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@ashmanorschool.com.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications:  9am on Friday 27th April 2018.

Interviews on: Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th May 2018.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.