Headteacher

Required for Summer Term 2017. Due to the retirement of the long serving and highly respected Headteacher, Governors seek to appoint a committed, experienced and enthusiastic teacher with senior management experience for this successful, good and friendly school.

We are seeking a Headteacher with a strong sense of purpose and direction to continue to develop the school and inspire the whole community with aspirations for all learners within a Christian ethos.

Although there is no classroom responsibility associated with this post it is expected that the successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of teaching and learning.

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change.

Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to The Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services, c/o the School and Governor Support Service, Children and Young People’s Services, County Hall, Durham. DH1 5UJ, or email SGSS.Administration@durham.gov.uk

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

• Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 26 October 2016 at 12 noon

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed, the following dates have been agreed:-

Monday 17 October all day and Wednesday 19 October 2016 pm only, please contact the school direct on 01207 560349 to arrange.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form.

Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the ‘Disqualification by Association’ declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this declaration.

THE POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE

Margaret Whellans
Interim Corporate Director of Children and Young People’s Services

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Ebchester Church of England Primary School
Shaw Lane
Ebchester
Consett
Co Durham
DH8 0QB
Telephone No. 01207 560 349
N.O.R. 84