Headteacher - Harnham CofE Junior School

Headteacher - Harnham CofE Junior School

Salary: (L18 - L24) £71,729 - £83,081

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Harnham C of E Junior School for further information.

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” John 10:10

Harnham Junior School caters for children aged 7-11 years. There are currently eleven classes with the four year groups working collaboratively to plan and deliver a rich, engaging and relevant curriculum. We also have a breakfast club and after school club to provide wrap around care.

The school is set in spacious grounds with excellent facilities including six modern classrooms opened in January 2020, a large hall and rooms for music teaching and small group work. The extensive playing field has beautiful views across the city to the world famous cathedral. The feeder infant school is adjacent allowing opportunities for sharing facilities. 

Our school is committed to an inclusive approach to teaching and has a track record of raising attainment with vulnerable groups led by an experienced SENCO, PSA and specialist admin team.

As a Church School we aim to develop Christian values and foster a kind and caring attitude towards other people and respect for their beliefs following the example of the Good Samaritan.  

“Pupils’ well-being is at the heart of everything the school does.” Ofsted November 2021

Harnham C of E Junior School is at the heart of a growing and evolving community - a school which strives to provide an education of the highest quality within a Christian ethos. 

The successful candidate will need to be able to build upon the strong and well established foundations that the school has developed and be able to lead the school strategically in changing circumstances as well as determination and ambition to deliver the best possible education and care for our children.

Job Description:

• Do you have a passion for raising the quality of teaching and learning so that the children within our school community can flourish, alongside a deep desire to care for our pupils learning and well-being?
• Can you communicate a strong vision for learning and education which will inspire and motivate children, staff and parents?
• Are you a school leader with a proven track record of implementing change and innovation and skilled at developing links with nearby schools, local churches and the wider community? 

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with children who have “positive attitudes and their eagerness to learn are apparent” Ofsted 2021
• An experienced, friendly, and committed team of teaching staff and teaching assistants alongside a knowledgeable and skilled administrative team to support you.
• A knowledgeable, hardworking and engaged governing body determined to do the best for our school community.           

Find out more and apply:

Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and highly encouraged. These can be arranged by contacting Mrs Vicki Poole on 01722 327218 or via email at finance@harnham-jun.wilts.sch.uk

For more information about the school, please visit https://harnhamj.co.uk

The full recruitment pack can be downloaded from the attachment below. 

To apply, please the click the apply button to complete an online application form and attach a covering letter. We do not accept CV's

Closing date: 11th April 2024

Interview Dates: 26th & 26th April 2024

Start date: September 2024

Harnham CE Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. We follow Safer Recruitment Guidelines and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.