Headteacher

Ambition, Integrity, Respect.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a great school where pupils, staff, parents and Governors work together to engender a spirit of community and learning.

We can offer you:

• pupils who enjoy everything about the school
• dedicated teaching and support staff, including an award winning SENCO, committed to making a difference to the lives of the children in our care
• supportive Governing Body, parents and community
• scope to help shape the future of teaching and learning at our school through our strong leadership team
• the opportunity for personal development within a supportive setting
• an attendance rate of 96%+.

We are seeking a candidate who will:

• be fully committed to helping all pupils improve their life chances and fulfil their potential
• demonstrate excellent classroom teaching and learning with high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour
• inspire, support and lead in partnership with our children, staff, parents and Governors
• communicate effectively and be able to work as part of a team
• celebrate achievement.

An application pack can be downloaded from the online advert at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk or please contact: Carolyn Kerr Schools Recruitment Team, EES for Schools, Essex County Council on Tel: 03330 139 835 or Email: headships@eesforschools.org.

Closing Date:  23rd June 2017, Midday
Shortlisting: 27th June 2017
Interview Date: 6th July 2017

You are warmly invited to visit our school. Please contact Sandy Crouch or Jo Claydon, to arrange a suitable time on Tel: 01206 843683.

About the School:

• “Pupils enjoy school, behave well and attend regularly. They are confident learners and enthusiastic about their lessons” Ofsted - October 2013
• “All groups of pupils achieve well. Rates of progress are accelerating throughout the school” Ofsted - October 2013
• “Teaching in the school is good. Teachers have high expectations of their pupils and use their good subject knowledge to plan engaging lessons” Ofsted - October 2013
• “The governing body supports monitors and challenges the school well” Ofsted - October 2013

Friar’s Grove Primary School Upland Drive, Colchester,
Essex, CO4 OPZ
Tel: (01206) 843683
www.friarsgroveprimaryschool.com
Group: 3
NOR: 420