Headteacher

Our Headteacher is leaving the school at Easter 2023. As a result, the Governors of Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and inspirational new Headteacher with a vision for excellence and innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing Headteacher or a highly experienced Deputy Head to join our school.

Whitchurch Primary School and Nursery is an excellent four form entry popular school, rated Good with outstanding personal development, behaviour and welfare in our last Ofsted Inspection in 2018. It has a happy and welcoming environment where children are placed at the heart of everything.

This ethos underpins our vision to enable each individual, regardless of ability to achieve their full potential, to prepare for future life, to develop a thirst for life-long learning and to become good citizens equipped for the challenges of the 21st Century. Our children move on from us as confident, caring and responsible citizens with a love of learning and a high level of skills.

We offer:

·     Creative, inquisitive and well-behaved children who love learning

·     A talented staff who are committed to providing a nurturing and enriching primary school experience for every child

·     A well-resourced calm and modern environment, including beautiful, landscaped school grounds

·     Governors who are dedicated to working with school leaders to move the School forward.

You will bring:

·     Passion and creativity to drive innovation whilst building on past successes

·     A visible, measured and collaborative approach to leadership, willing to guide and motivate success, encourage, but be prepared to make tough decisions when needed.

·     Passion about achievement for all learners, ensuring that the full curriculum is used to challenge our children so they achieve their full potential

·     Confidence in working effectively with governors and parents and being a pivotal part of the school community

·     Inspiration and ambition for the future growth of our school, using the potential of staff at all levels

·     Commitment to our vision and ethos with the energy and ambition to move our school forward to the next stage of its development.

We are proud of the legacy that our current Headteacher leaves after serving Whitchurch in the recent period. If you are someone who feels they can both embrace the strengths of our past successes and also rise to the challenges of the future, we would very much like to hear from you. Feel free to arrange an informal conversation or tour of the School with the Chair of the Governing Body, Peter Tenconi, by emailing the Clerk at clerk@whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk

Please take the opportunity to visit the vacancies page of our school website (Our School > Vacancies) where an information pack and application form can also be downloaded. Completed application packs should be emailed to the Clerk of Governors, Deepti Bal at clerk@whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 20th March 2023

Shortlisting: Tuesday 21st March 2023

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 27th March 2023

Completing your Application

Application Form

Please complete all aspects of the London Borough of Harrow Application Form fully, CVs will not be accepted. Include your full work history with no unexplained gaps since leaving school education. Include all the significant training you have completed in recent years which have helped prepare you for headship.

Person Specification and Personal Statement

When writing your Personal Statement, it is very important that you address each of the requirements in the Person Specification. Ensure that you evidence additional aspects, e.g. training and qualifications together with your background and experience in your Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should not exceed two sides of A4.

References

Referees will be asked to provide a reference for all short-listed candidates. There will be a swift

turnaround for this process. Preferred referees are your last two employers and you should provide their official organisation email address for us to contact. One referee is likely to be your current/last Headteacher or Chair of Governors.

Tours of the School

Tours of the school are essential. These can be arranged by emailing the Clerk to the Governing Body at clerk@whitchurchprimary.harrow.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including but not limited to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check, satisfactory references, medical clearances, evidence of essential qualifications relevant to the post and proof of the right to work in the UK and to undertake the job offered in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. We are an equal opportunities employer.