Headteacher

Upton Priory is a large successful primary school situated at the foothills of the Peak District in beautiful Cheshire. Our vision is to be an outstanding school that shares best practice for wider school improvement. We are in the process of joining the Fallibroome Trust, a school-led, cross phase multi-academy Trust based in Macclesfield.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and innovative Headteacher who is able to take our school forward, inspire our school community and has an absolute commitment to excellence as well as inclusion.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• the opportunity to lead a school which has begun to work its way back to excellence after a period of turbulence 
• the opportunity to lead and mentor a new and enthusiastic leadership team
• the opportunity to develop and nurture a staff team which has seen many recent changes providing them with clear, focussed leadership
• friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic children
• a vibrant, inclusive school with our own nursery and independent wrap-around care
• a supportive board of Trustees and the wider support we seek through being a part of the Fallibroome Trust.

The children are looking for a Headteacher who:

• is kind, clever, inspirational, happy, nice, thoughtful
• likes children and listens to them
• comes into the classroom, teaches, does interesting assemblies 

The staff are looking for a Headteacher who:

• supports an all-inclusive school 
• spends time getting to know and understand the children and the staff
• has a good knowledge from nursery to KS2 and will teach alongside the staff on occasion
• is an inspiring leader with presence around school who embodies and reinforces our school values
• builds the shared vision for the school, gets the best out of everyone, builds calm and continuity

The Trustees are looking for a Headteacher who:

• puts children’s learning and attainment first
• has a secure understanding of the current educational ‘landscape’ and is able to act efficiently on clearly established priorities which are communicated effectively
• has the vision to secure outstanding practice across teaching and learning
  

How to apply

An application pack and requests for visiting the school can be obtained from Fiona Williams at FWilliams@uptonpriory.cheshire.sch.uk.  The application pack can also be downloaded from the school website at www.uptonpriory.cheshire.sch.uk on the ‘School Information’ tab.

1. Please complete the electronic application form which includes a statement of suitability. (We are unable to accept a CV).
2. Please explain in the ‘Education’ section of the application form how the CPD you have completed in the last 3 years has benefitted your professional competence.

All applications should be sent to - jobs@uptonpriory.cheshire.sch.uk.

Closing date: Friday 15 September 2017 (noon)
Short listing: Tuesday 19 September 2017   
Interviews: Thursday 28 and Friday 29 2017  

WE PUT THE HIGHEST PRIORITY ON KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE.
APPLICANTS FOR THE POST WILL BE SUBJECT TO STRINGENT VETTING AND INDUCTION PROCESSES.

Upton Priory School
NOR 471 ages 2 - 11
PAN 60