Headteacher

The governors, staff and pupils would like to welcome a motivated and inspirational leader to our friendly village school, who is committed to providing the highest quality of education and outcomes for all children. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to lead Fowlmere School to its next stage of development. The candidate will have the ability to implement improvement throughout the school and a passion for raising standards and encouraging pupils to develop a love of learning through inspirational teaching.

We require a strategic thinker who possesses the skills and ambition to make a difference on our journey to ‘Good’ and beyond. The candidate will have great communication and interpersonal skills and will actively engage with pupils, staff, parents and governors. This person will have a proven track record of successful leadership, providing direction, motivation and support to staff. They will also possess a deep knowledge of the National Curriculum and sound experience of curriculum delivery, monitoring and assessment. They will offer financial acumen for the management and budgeting of all resources. The candidate will place safeguarding and the safety and welfare of the pupils as a priority in every aspect of their role.

We can offer:

• a caring, friendly school with happy, well behaved and enthusiastic children who are proud of their school and keen to learn
• a dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic team of staff
• a school that is valued and supported by parents with high expectations
• committed, supportive and focused governors with ambition for the school
• mutually beneficial collaboration with local cluster schools
• a firm commitment to your continuing professional development and wellbeing
• the opportunity to work in an attractive rural setting at the heart of a welcoming community and on the outskirts of the vibrant city of Cambridge.

To request an application pack please download from www.epm.co.uk, or email: headship@epm.co.uk.

Closing Date: 9.00am on Monday 6th March 2017
Interview Dates: Thursday 16th & Friday 17th March 2017

More information about our school is available on our school website: www.fowlmere.cambs.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact us on 01763 208203

References will only be requested for those short listed.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

Fowlmere Primary School
The Butts Fowlmere Royston
Cambridgeshire SG8 7SL