Headteacher

Are you an inspirational leader who is ready to embark on a fresh new challenge?

Shenley Primary is a 1.5 entry school located in heart of the picturesque village of Shenley in Hertfordshire. Easily accessible to the M25 and A1, Shenley is perfectly located for job seekers from Herts, Beds, Bucks and Outer London. We are proud to be a village school that maintains a family friendly, inclusive and community atmosphere, whilst reaching out to children and families from surrounding areas, Borehamwood, Radlett, St Albans and Potters Bar. We are privileged to be set among beautiful grounds and have an abundance of outdoor space. Shenley is a growing community with a varied demographic and we are looking forward to entering the next phase of our school’s journey.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will:

• Lead on the development of a collaborative school vision, which embraces excellence, high standards and inclusion.
• Demonstrate a commitment to share best practice within and between schools, in order to raise standards and take robust decisions in the best interests of our pupils.
• Create an ethos within which all staff are motivated and supported to develop their own skills and subject knowledge and to support each other.
• Utilise resources efficiently and effectively in a way that maximises performance and ensures the financial sustainability of the school.
• Bring new and innovative thinking, lead and help us on our journey to becoming an outstanding school.

In return we offer you:

• A committed and motivated staff team with strong leadership support.
• A strong, supportive and highly skilled governing body.
• Polite, happy and well behaved children who show a tremendous love of learning.
• A well-resourced school and unique facilities offering specialist music and sports teaching, a dedicated ‘kid’s kitchen’, excellent computing IT facilities and fantastic grounds to enable enriching teaching and learning opportunities for our children.
• Commitment to support your professional development and access to excellent training and developing packages and new Headteacher Induction with Herts for Learning.

If you wish to get a flavour of Shenley Primary, we welcome you to visit our wonderful school, meet our great children and dedicated staff team. Please email victor@shenley.herts.sch.uk to arrange a time to visit us, either during the holidays or at the start of term.

Contact information over the holidays:

As the school is closed for the summer holidays, initial enquiries will be handled by the Governors. If you would like an informal conversation about the post, please contact, Victor Childs by email : victor@shenley.herts.sch.uk

Important dates to be aware of:

Closing date: Monday 10th September 1pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 12th September
Interviews: Monday 24th September 2018

For application queries please contact the Recruitment Team on 01438 843465.

To apply please visit https://www.teachinherts.com/find-a-job/view,headteacher_49236.htm download and complete the attached application form. Please be advised that CVs will not be accepted. The latest version of Adobe Acrobat will be required to download and edit the form. If you experience technical difficulties please telephone 01438 845111 Option 1 then Option 6 for Teach in Herts.

Shenley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).