Head of School

HEAD OF SCHOOL  LANSDOWNE PRIMARY ACADEMY  

Start Date:  April or September 2017   

The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London.  

We are looking to recruit an outstanding, determined and creative Head of School for Lansdowne Primary Academy, a 3FE primary school, with a 90 place nursery.   

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the other four heads of school to provide the best possible opportunities for all our young people.  Applicants to this post must have a proven track record in achieving the highest standards of provision for all pupils; they must be thoroughly committed to community regeneration through education; must be professionally generous and be prepared to focus relentlessly on teaching, learning, the curriculum and ethos.  

If you would like further information, to arrange a visit or to request an application pack, we would love to hear from you.  Please either telephone Debbie Wright on 01375 489024, send an email: debbie.wright@theglc.org.uk or visit our website at www.theglc.org.uk.     

Closing date for applications:  12 noon on Friday 27 January 2017  

Shortlisting and notification of interviews:  Monday 30 January 2017        

Interviews will be held over two days on 8 and 9 February 2017  

 At Lansdowne Primary Academy, Lansdowne Road, Tilbury, Essex RM18 7QB   

The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.  Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.