Head Teacher

Owing to the retirement of the Head Teacher at the end of the 2016-2017 academic year, the governing body is seeking to appoint a dynamic and visionary Head Teacher who can continue to develop this happy and successful rural primary school based on the Great Rissington Village and Upper Rissington Village sites.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, motivated and happy children;
• a strong team of committed staff, Governors and parents;
• a well-resourced and organised school with a proven track-record of academic excellence, currently OFSTED Outstanding;
• a beautiful location in the heart of the Cotswold’s.

 We are looking for someone who:

• will inspire children and staff to achieve their full potential;
• will build upon our excellent achievements and take the school forward;
• is an experienced and inspirational teacher; 
• is an excellent hands on leader and strategic thinker;
• is fully supportive of the aims and ethos of the school;
• is a good communicator with parents, staff and children;
• will maintain close links with the local communities;
• will promote the well-being of all pupils and staff.  

Information packs are available from Miss Wendy Gallagher, Governor Services, Gloucestershire County Council, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TP. Tel: 01452 427802 .  Email: governor.services@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please call the school to make an appointment. 

Closing date for applications is:  Friday 3rd February 2017 at midday.  Interviews will be held: Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd February 2017.  The Rissington 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 the successful applicant.