Headteacher

Hours: As per teachers’ pay and conditions

‘Making a difference’

Our School:

Mora Primary School is a vibrant, socially and culturally diverse two-form entry school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We strive to create an environment where each child is challenged to achieve the best outcomes alongside nurturing and cherishing them as individuals. We have enthusiastic, well-behaved children, a dedicated and committed staff team, ambitious governors and supportive parents.

 The Post:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Headteacher who will take overall responsibility for the leadership, care, education and success of Mora Primary School.

The main priorities are to:

• Provide strategic vision and leadership and ensure a culture of excellence and high expectations amongst the school community
• Ensure all children achieve their full potential
• Inspire excitement and respect from all members of the school community
• Protect and safeguard all children and be responsible for the health and safety of everyone on the school premises;
• Control costs, achieve good value for money and maintain a healthy school budget

You will be supported by a strong leadership team and an efficient administrative staff. The Governors will be a supportive and encouraging board that will work with you to achieve your goals. We will provide support to assist you through your induction and on-going professional development.

The Person:

• Has the vision and the skills required to build on the school’s current strengths
• Can initiate innovative developments and implement, refine and shape these in partnership with staff, pupils, parents and governors
• Has high expectations of children; their achievements and behaviour
• Is able to lead and inspire a committed and hard-working team to achieve and maintain excellence
• Clearly demonstrates a passion for education and ensuring the very best academic and holistic outcomes for each child
• Is a clear thinker and an excellent communicator in a wide range of settings
• Has a proven track record of success

How to apply: We strongly recommend prospective candidates to view the school. If you would like to arrange an informal visit, with an opportunity to meet staff and Governors, please call the Chair of Governors on 020 7625 4952 or 07791 869670 to arrange a mutually convenient date and time. Visits will take place on 26/27/28 March 2018.

An information pack, including an application form, can be found at http://www.mora.brent.sch.uk/staff-vacancies/

The closing date for applications is Monday 16th April at 12 o’clock noon. Shortlisting of candidates will take place on Tuesday 17th April 2018 and interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th April 2018.

Applications should be sent to admin@mora.brent.sch.uk

Mora Primary School
Mora Road
Cricklewood
London NW2 6TD
Tel: 020 8452 2634

Name of Head Teacher: Nicola Denton