Headteacher

At White Mere Community Primary School, we provide an exciting and challenging environment in which all children and staff are given opportunities to develop to their best ability: academically, socially, spiritually and morally.

Working in partnership with parents and the community in an atmosphere of mutual trust, we recognise and provide for the rights of our pupils, encouraging them to have respect for themselves and others, and to develop as responsible members of our global society.

This is facilitated through a broad, exciting and enriched curriculum, equipping and developing our pupils as independent, lifelong learners.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who is committed to the development of all our children. We believe that the starting point of a child’s journey in our school is for staff and parents to work together to fully understand the needs of each child to help them reach their full potential.

This is an exciting, challenging role and we are looking for a dynamic and determined individual with a clear vision of the future and steps to take us there. The Governors are seeking a special candidate who can quickly build upon the good things that exist and lead us on our journey to becoming an outstanding primary school.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Is successful and inspirational with a proven track record
• Is innovative, organised and passionate about improving educational standards
• Will motivate children to achieve their full potential in school and in life, and continue to work with us on our journey to become an outstanding school
• Who is approachable, visible and supportive of children, staff and parents
• Has excellent communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively with governors, staff, parents and the community for the benefit of all pupils
• Is aware of the importance of all staff, including themselves, having a good work-life balance
• Can consolidate and build upon what we have already achieved by implementing further strategies to improve and raise standards, achievement and aspiration. 

The children of White Mere would like their Headteacher to be ...

“…someone who smiles all of the time.” (Reception child)

They would also like their Headteacher to be:

• A fun person
• Someone who listens to our ideas
• Someone we feel that we can talk to
• Calm and consistent
• Comes into our classroom a lot
• Treats us all equally
• Someone with a big imagination
• A caring person
• Someone who is helpful
• Someone who can organise good trips!

 

White Mere Community Primary School is situated within the heart of the local community in Wardley, Gateshead.  It provides a positive, inclusive atmosphere; there is a strong commitment to provide the best for each and every child.  The Governing Body of this good school is seeking to appoint a Headteacher who is well qualified, with the vision, determination and ability to lead the school confidently into the future.

You will be an exceptional practitioner, who is able to understand the skills required of a classroom teacher and disseminate and drive innovation and effective teaching and learning strategies throughout the school.

We are proud to offer:

• Delightful children who are happy and eager to learn and who will brighten your day, every day!
• A dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic staff team who genuinely care about the school
• A fully committed governing body who are very supportive of the school’s leadership team
• A supportive community who are invested in their school
• Strong and effective links with the Local Authority and local schools

Closing date: Friday 5th April 2019

Shortlisting: Week commencing 8th April 2019 

Interviews: Tuesday 23rd & Thursday 25th April 2019

We would welcome you on a visit to our school; this can be arranged by contacting the school office at whitemere@gatedu.org or telephone (0191) 438 5008.

For further information about our school, please visit our website at www.whitemereprimary.org 

You can also follow us on Twitter via @OffWhiteMere