Headteacher
Paxton Academy Sports & Science
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary £76,551.25 - £88,056.25 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Start Date – April or September 2020
- Apply by:
- 16 February 2020
Job overview
Are you looking for a new, exciting and unique opportunity to lead a vibrant and diverse community primary school?
Paxton Primary Academy Sports and Science is a 2 form entry Primary School in Thornton Heath, Croydon. It joined Wandle Learning Trust in July 2019 and there are exciting plans for its future including a new state of the art building (April 2020).
Are you an enthusiastic, experienced and visionary leader able to rise to the challenge?
Our school now needs an inspiring permanent Head to take the school to the next important stage of its school improvement journey. You would either be an existing Head or an experienced Deputy with extensive leadership experience.
Are you passionate about education and inspiring children for the future?
In addition to the opportunity to work with highly rewarding children, we can offer you:
- The support of a forward-thinking Trust with comprehensive expertise in all curriculum areas via our Teaching School and Maths, Early Years and English Hubs
- The autonomy to plan outstanding provision in the best interests of your local school community.
- An authentic school-level partnership with Chesterton Primary and Chestnut Grove Academy – the founding members of the Wandle Learning Trust.
Contact Mark Siswick, Executive Headteacher Wandle Learning Trust for further information on 07858 139101
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from www.wandlelearningtrust.org.uk.
Alternatively, an information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Your completed application form must be returned to recruitment@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk
Closing Date: 16th February 2020 (at midnight)
Shortlisting: Week commencing 17th February 2020
Selection process: Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th February 2020
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Please note that we do not accept CVs
Paxton Academy Sports and Science
159 Brigstock Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JP
Tel: 020 8683 2308
Email: recruitment@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk
Interim Executive Headteacher: Karen Simpson
Attached documents
About Paxton Academy Sports & Science
- Paxton Academy Sports & Science
- 843 London Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR7 6AW
- United Kingdom
Paxton Academy is an inspirational primary school located in Thornton Heath. In October 2020 we moved into our brand-new purpose-built school building.
At Paxton, reading is at the heart of our curriculum which is ambitious and relevant, creative and inclusive. Across the school, children from Reception to Year 6 are immersed in high quality text which celebrate their diversity and instils a ‘Love for Learning’ to succeed in all that they do.
Throughout the curriculum, carefully planned enrichment opportunities provide a platform to secure prior learning and build further knowledge and skills. These memorable learning moments provide the stepping stones for children to become lifelong learners.
Pupils at Paxton know that no matter your age or where you live, we can all make a positive impact. Our seven Core Values, embed an ethos which unites and empowers everyone to gain confidence, take risks and seize opportunities to excel in an ever-changing world.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.