Head Teacher
Lyngford Park Primary School
Taunton, Somerset
- £50,151 - £68,347 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Dependant upon experience and background
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- In readiness for September 2021
- Apply by:
- 4 March 2021
Job overview
This is your opportunity to be the Head Teacher at a well-established school which has recently joined the Huish MAT. We are seeking a passionate, ambitious and inspiring education leader who will recognise and build on the existing strengths within the team and at the same time recognise, implement and lead change with creative solutions where required. This is a great opportunity to make an enduring impact on education in Taunton and contribute to the wider strategic ambitions of Huish.
Currently, the Huish education group consists of a Sixth Form College, a Secondary School and five Primary Schools. There are further plans to expand this consortium of educational institutions to create a high performing organisation which provides outstanding provision in line with Huish’s Vision and Values.
We are looking for an exceptional leader who:
- is dynamic, motivational and has a proven record of delivering high quality teaching and learning,
- leads by example and has a track record of high standards and levels of achievement,
- is able to inspire and motivate staff,
- is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with children, parents and the wider community.
If you would like to have a conversation about the role with the CEO of the Huish Trust before submitting your application, please email stevec@richuish.ac.uk who will be happy to make these arrangements.
We are proposing to interview on site, subject to the Covid 19 situation allowing, across 23 and 24 March 2021
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About Lyngford Park Primary School
Why Choose Lyngford Park Primary School?
Thank you for showing an interest in our school. I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of Lyngford Park Primary which is a thriving primary school in Taunton, the County Town of Somerset. We are a good school and on a journey to further improve.
In January 2021, we joined The Richard Huish Trust and since them we have been working collectively with our new team of 5 Primary Schools and 1 Secondary School, which are all local to us.
If you are successful in being appointed to work with us, you will be joining a highly committed set of professionals who work tirelessly to enable all our children to be the best that they can be. We make no excuses for what we can achieve.
We have a strong and highly ambitious Senior Leadership Team who are constantly driving school improvement. We meet as a team to work collaboratively as we know we all learn best when we do so actively and with others. Each team enjoys PPA time together each week and all staff are supported by their Senior Leader colleagues and strong subject leaders. We also have half-termly staff meetings, which focus on our own mental health and well-being.
We place a great emphasis on delivering a creative curriculum built around core skills and emotional well-being. We strive to achieve success for all, regardless of ability.
If you are considering joining our team, please call us and have a tour...our school must be right for you too - it is a two-way commitment, but I think you will love it! Look forward to meeting you and maybe joining us on our exciting journey.
Nick Arnold
Head Teacher
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