Head Teacher

The Governors of Mickleton Primary and Nursery School are delighted to invite applications for the role of Headteacher to continue the progression from Good to Outstanding in our popular and expanding school.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and learning and be ready to inspire a dedicated and committed teaching staff and Governing Body through the next part of our journey.

This role will be perfect for a professional who:

• Is a strong leader, committed to maintaining high standards
• Has exceptionally high expectationsfor pupil learning, achievement and behaviour
• Will continue the valued tradition of a broad, balanced and creative curriculum
• Will lead and manage the school with vision, enthusiasm, creativity, inspiration, challenge and a clear focus on pupil progress, well-being and quality of teaching
• Is an outstanding teacher, excellent practitioner and communicator who can lead, motivate and inspire colleagues
• Will be visible and involved at all levels of school activity and be supportive of the wider elements of the curriculum to engage the parents and community at large.

Mickleton School has:

• Welcoming, well behaved and friendly pupils who have excellent attitudes to learning
• A highly professional, hardworking and dedicated staff
• A strong relationship with parents, the community and other local schools
• A new building in a peaceful rural setting in extensive grounds
• A dedicated, experienced and supportive Governing Body
• A varied range of after-school clubs, regular class trips and opportunities for inter-school events at our local Secondary School, Chipping Campden School
• A school-led Nursery, Breakfast Club and After-School Care provision on site
• Regular visits to the two local churches with the local vicars leading collective worship in our school
• The support of two local charities, The Richard Porter and JM Dixon Charity, fostered through links within the wider village community
• Links with the wider school, Local Authority and National Community through our wellestablished
  links with the local COSMIC cluster group, Science Primary School Cluster and the Ogden Trust.

To receive our application pack, please contact Wendy Gallagher, Governor Services, Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TP. Tel: 01452 427802 Email: governor.services@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Closing date for application: Monday 10th October 2016 at Noon
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 18th October and Wednesday 19th October 2016

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly a CRB check)