Head Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Overview

The governors wish to appoint an exceptional leader with a genuine passion for developing the full potential of all our children, who will continue to enrich our primary school, whilst the current Headteacher is on maternity leave. 

Salary: Leadership Scale - Group 2 school: Salary offered within this range and dependent on the experience of the successful candidate.

Contract: Fixed term maternity cover - starting from December 2021 or no later than January 2022.

Hours: Full time or Part Time (e.g. 3 days per week)

Closing date: Friday 13th August 2021 (12 noon)

About us

Whitchurch Combined School, which opened on its present site in 1974, is situated in a quiet area on the outskirts of the attractive Buckinghamshire village of Whitchurch, approximately five miles north of Aylesbury. The primary school has seven classrooms, c.210 pupils, c.30 staff, a library, a suite for delivering the Computing curriculum, multi-purpose hall, a large playing field including MUGA, an environmental studies area and an outdoor activity area for Early Years’ pupils.

Website: http://www.whitchurchcombined.co.uk/

About the role

The Interim Headteacher at Whitchurch Combined School will provide vision, ambition, leadership and direction, working strategically with the staff, parents, governors and the Local Authority, striving to deliver outstanding provision, which will maximise the outcomes and enable every child to reach their full potential. 

For more information please see attached Candidate Pack.

About you

We seek someone who:

• is resilient, dedicated and assured
• has excellent leadership and management skills
• will continue to celebrate and strengthen the caring, inclusive ethos and values of the school
• has high expectations for all pupils’ development, progress and attainment
• is committed to promoting critical thinking and a creative learning environment
• has outstanding communications skills
• will maintain and enhance links with the wider community
• can sustain the excellent work started on the COVID19 Recovery Curriculum

In return we offer:

• a dynamic, cohesive and skilled staff
• engaged, confident and happy children
• a committed, proactive governing body and supportive parents
• a well-managed school at the heart of its village community the opportunity to deliver on the established positive trajectory the school is on

Other information

Visits to the school are encouraged between 12th July to 28th July 2021 and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Jennifer Berridge on 01296 641418 or office@whitchurch.bucks.sch.uk. Site visits will be conducted in accordance with COVID19 safety requirements.

An application form and further details may be found on the school website: www.whitchurchcombined.co.uk

Application forms together with a covering letter should be emailed to cbeadle@whitchurch.bucks.sch.uk, for the attention of Mrs Charlotte Beadle, Chair of Governors, by the closing date.

Closing date: Friday 13th August 2021 (12 noon)

Interview date: Friday 10th September 2021

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also committed to equal opportunities and applications are welcomed from suitably-qualified individuals irrespective of race, ethnic or national origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, marital status or preferred working patterns.