Head Teacher

Hazel Community Primary School

Hazel St.

Leicester

LE2 7JN

www.hazel.leicester.sch.uk

office@hazel.leicester.sch.uk

0116 2338411

Position : Head Teacher

Salary range: L16 - L21

Start: Preferably January 2019

Hazel Community Primary School is a successful and growing primary school with a good academic and pastoral reputation. It is one of the oldest schools in the vibrant, multicultural city of Leicester and through careful financial management enjoys a healthy budget. This appointment has arisen because our longstanding, successful and experienced head is moving on.

We have talented and professional staff, motivated and happy pupils and a well-informed and supportive Governing Body.

Our friendly, welcoming school provides a wonderful start to our children’s education. It creates an aspirational climate that cultivates habits and attitudes enabling them to become independent citizens fully equipped for their life ahead.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who can lead us into the next stage of our exciting journey and build on the successes we have all worked hard to achieve. You will be passionate about the progress and success of every child and be an inspirational leader for all stakeholders of the school.

The governing body is seeking to appoint:

 An inspirational leader with high expectations of staff, pupils and governors

 A visionary leader who can rise to the changing challenges within the educational landscape and drive our school forward

 Someone who demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm for valuing individuals

 A leader who understands the differing cultural needs of a multi-cultural school

You will be passionate about the progress and success of every child and be an inspirational leader for all stakeholders of the school.

Visits to the school are welcomed and may be arranged by contacting the Chair of Governors, Ms Lynda Callaghan via the school office on 0116 2338411

If you feel you have the qualities to ensure the continued success of Hazel Community Primary and wish to apply for this post please download the candidate pack and application form via the website or complete your application online. Please send completed application forms to schools.hr@leicester.gov.uk by the closing date.

Further information may be obtained from Human Resources Team, Leicester City Council, First Floor ,Sovereign House, 17 Princess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TR, email schools.hr@leicester.gov.uk or telephone 0116 454 4388.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which include a declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (disqualification) regulations 2009 as well as other necessary checks.

Hazel Community Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: Midnight June 24, 2018

Shortlisting: June 29, 2018

Interviews: July 10 and 11, 2018