Headteacher

Overview

Governors at Long Crendon School are looking for an ambitious and experienced Headteacher who is committed to high achievement, a growth mindset and an effective learning environment. This appointment offers a great opportunity to take on the leadership of a school that has a real belief in delivering on its vision of being “The Place to Grow”. As a school with many strengths and challenges too, Long Crendon’s new Headteacher will inherit a strong foundation on which to make a truly positive and lasting impact.

Salary details: L12 to L28 £55,338 to £81,942 dependent on experience

Contract type: Permanent and full-time. Applications from two applicants agreeing to job share are welcome and consideration would be given to other flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

Start date: January 2023 (or sooner if possible).

Hours Full Time

Closing Date for Applications 8th July 2022

About us

Long Crendon is a school that its whole community is proud of. It has a strong values-based education culture, happy children and an Ofsted Outstanding judgement. It is a combined school with single form entry at the heart of the village of Long Crendon. 

The last two years have been the most difficult the school has experienced. All schools shared the pressures that the pandemic has brought, and Long Crendon School has continued to deliver a strong, flexible and well-received education during a period that has inevitably had an impact on our pupils, staff and the wider community. At the same time, with the last Ofsted inspection being in 2008, Long Crendon has been actively preparing for the much anticipated (but yet to happen) return visit.

We’re now ready to consolidate all of this work and move the school further forward, committed to ensuring that the school remains “The Place to Grow” for all children, under the leadership of an experienced, engaging and resilient new leader for the whole school community.

Long Crendon school's website: www.longcrendon.bucks.sch.uk

About the role

This is a great opportunity for ambitious and experienced Headteachers who share our values and Deputy Headteachers who are ready for the challenge of their first Headship. 

We hope to hear from applicants who are truly enthusiastic about education and committed to the development of every pupil so that they all achieve their full potential in our vibrant, safe and dynamic school.

About you

Our success has been built on the hard work, experience and enthusiasm of our staff team and we will be focused on appointing someone who can lead this team into the future with personal confidence, demonstrable competence and authentic compassion.

More information such as the job description and person specification can be found in the candidate information pack.

Other information

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th July 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Wednesday 13th July

The date for interview will be either Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th July

The interview process will require candidates to attend Long Crendon School for the full day to meet with the Headteacher appointment panel, made up of Governors and an external education professional. Various exercises, interviews and meetings will be arranged, with further details provided in advance.

If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Lesley Leith or Mrs Amanda Ingham in the school’s office team on 01844 208225 or by email office@longcrendon.bucks.sch.uk

Please send your completed application using the template provided via email to office@longcrendon.bucks.sch.uk (marked Headteacher application – Confidential) or by post to Long Crendon School, Chilton Rd, Long Crendon, Aylesbury HP18 9BZ.

Long Crendon School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.