Headteacher

Headteacher

Full Time, Permanent

£57,370 - £76,968 per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting (L14 - L27)

REF: SCH/16435TR

Location: Hayes, Middlesex 

School Group: 4

Start Date: January 2019

This is an exciting and challenging role as Headteacher of a Junior School that prides itself on being a high-achieving and ambitious school, where children come first.

Minet Junior School is a successful and popular primary school with a longstanding presence in its local community, near Hayes town centre. The school promotes and believes in a progressive, child-centred ethos that must be embraced and fostered. 

Minet Junior School has been through a number of years of change and development and is now in a stable place to begin embedding the changes made and move into building a strong, positive and engaging learning environment for all its pupils, staff and parents. 

The Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic leader who can:

• set an ambitious and progressive vision, and make that vision a reality; 
• lead the school and it’s community; 
• create the conditions for teachers to provide high-quality teaching; 
• inspire pupils to achieve their potential;
• support and motivate pupils and staff; 
• lead and promote high standards for all staff and parents that directly impact on children’s positive development; 
• secure a sustainable future for the schools through innovation and strategic planning;
• demonstrate sound financial and strategic management skills. 

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to take a Good school to Outstanding; 
• a supportive, ambitious and challenging governing body;
• a friendly, welcoming environment; 
• a school community that values the engagement of the child and parents; 
• a staff team who are committed to continual professional development; 
• a strong, experienced and supportive leadership team; 
• an opportunity to develop a growing local partnership with local schools; 
• support for your professional career development. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Visits will take place on: 

• Wednesday 19th September (between 9:30 – 12:30)
• Thursday 20th September (between 9:30 – 12:30) 

Please contact Liza Clack on lclack7.312@lgflmail.org to arrange a convenient time.

Please ensure that your personal statement addresses the essential and desirable criteria listed in the person specification.

CLOSING DATE: 24 September 2018 - NOON

SHORTLISTING DATE: 25 September 2018

INTERVIEW DATE: 09 October 2018

Shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare a presentation on the following: ‘What is your vision for creating a vibrant and person-centred school and how will you get us there?’.

CVs will not be accepted. 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.