Headteacher (Head of School)
Brindishe Manor School
Lewisham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership point 18-24 plus a discretionary allowance of up to £5,000 p.a. depending on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 15 April 2018
Job overview
What we are looking for
Brindishe Manor is a two form entry primary school within our Brindishe Federation of three ofsted-rated outstanding schools who are formally joined together in a successful and happy partnership.
With 480 children who learn in a responsible and considerate way, this is one of the most popular local schools for children aged 3-11 years. The atmosphere at Brindishe Manor is quiet and calm and the school lives in a traditionally designed school building that dates from the turn of the century in Lewisham SE London.
Brindishe Manor is a maintained Local Authority school which is strong, diverse, forward looking and vibrant. To our community, to all of our children, staff and parents and carers you will be their Headteacher – the pivotal person, their go-to person and the strength of the school responsible for all day to day running of Brindishe Manor.
Working to our newly appointed Executive Head of the Federation, and our tri-school Governing Body, with your SLT you will lead 70+ talented, committed and highly-skilled staff including enlightened and talented teachers and an expansive and agile support staff. You will work alongside the Headteachers of Brindishe Lee School and Brindishe Green School sharing ideas and strengths and bringing the best possible opportunities to all of the children in our federation.
As well as welcoming and celebrating diversity and pursuing high standards of achievement and academic excellence, above all we value inclusion, creativity and the joy of learning. Everything we do is driven by the three Brindishe Schools’ motto ‘together we are more’.
Salary Details
Salary: Group 3 . Our offer will be competitive and depending upon experience but within the range Leadership point 18-24 plus a discretionary allowance of up to £5,000 p.a. depending on skills and experience
Further Information
To find out more go to our schools’ website www.brindishemanor.lewisham.sch.uk
Then download a copy of the job description
Come and visit if you can. Make an appointment to visit or have an extended conversation if you wish with the Executive Head Dame Vicki Paterson (07970 646062) or the current Headteacher Gerlinde Achenbach (07539 875514) who will move to Brindishe Green School in September
Closing Date
Deadline for applying is: midday on 16 April 2018
Interviews are likely to be: 20th April 2018
Brindishe Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About Brindishe Manor School
Brindishe Manor School in Lewisham, south-east London, is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational primary with nursery, catering for children aged 3-11. There are approximately 490 students. Each year group has two forms, apart from Year 3, where there are three classes.
The school operates in partnership with two other schools in Lewisham: Brindishe Lee and Brindishe Green.
Headteacher
Kate Porter
Values and vision
Brindishe Manor School wants all children to enjoy learning throughout their time in primary school and the rest of their lives. Children have the opportunity to achieve to the best of their ability and learn to recognise their worth. Teachers aim to make all students feel welcome, valued and understood.
Brindishe Manor believes it is important for everyone in the school to be respected, regardless of their social background, family structure, ethnic group or religion. Teachers provide a range of extra-curricular activities, allowing children to explore their interests and talents.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of all groups of pupils is outstanding and has improved significantly since the previous inspection. The proportions of pupils including more able pupils making and exceeding expected progress by the end of Year 6 are high, compared with national figures. By the time pupils leave, they are exceptionally well prepared for their time in secondary school”.
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