Headteacher

This position has become available due to the current Headteacher applying for early retirement from September 2017. The Governors are looking for someone with the right skills to take Fairfield Primary School to outstanding at its next inspection. Our school will provide an outstanding career development opportunity for many existing Headteachers / Senior Leaders, with full support of governors for continued outstanding professional development.

Fairfield Primary School is located within easy reach of Liverpool, Manchester and Chester with excellent links to the motorway network.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Demonstrate outstanding leadership and management experience.
• Have a proven track record in school improvement and of successfully implementing initiatives to raise standards.
• Be able to analyse school data and identify next steps for each cohort.
• Have a clear vision for future strategic developments in education and be able to develop robust school improvement plans to implement that vision.
• Have a sound appreciation of financial matters in planning for the continued development of the School.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues, pupils and parents.

You will be joining:

• A school with outstanding pupil behaviour and pastoral support.
• A dedicated and committed staff team.
• Pupils who work hard, are proud of their School and who are excellent ambassadors for the School.
• A well equipped School organised on a sound financial basis.
• A Governing Body who are able to successfully support but also challenge senior leaders.
• Parents/ carers who work successfully with staff.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit the School by prior arrangement. The dates set aside for visits are 20th and 27th January and 3rd February at 2.00 p.m. but please confirm your intention to attend by contacting Paul Busow, Chair of Governors via email on cog.fps@gmail.com

To visit the schools website please click here: http://www.fairfieldprimaryschool.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 5th February 2017    

Shortlisting will taking place: Wednesday 8th February 2017

Interviews will be held: 21st – 22nd February 2017

Application forms and further details are available on 0303 333 4300, quoting the reference number given above, or from our website www.halton.gov.uk

For further information on how to apply for this position please contact Human Resources – Robert Jennings on 0151 511 8271 or Kathy DeBelle on 0151 511 7971
You should note that, if successful, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
An equal opportunities organisation which welcomes applications from all sections of the community.