Headteacher

We are seeking an experienced head teacher who will provide strategic and inspiring leadership for our growing primary school. As at September 2016 our school will be in the second year of its exciting expansion, moving from a two form to a three form entry school and benefitting from our new and newly refurbished attractive buildings and grounds. Currently we have 480 pupils on roll and we will continue to expand year on year until September 2021 when there will be 630 pupils on roll.

Our enthusiastic pupils, high quality staff and supportive parent body contribute to our happy, inspiring and caring community which respects and values everyone, empowering lifelong learning. The focus for our school is the delivery of a high quality, balanced curriculum which provides rich learning opportunities to enable all pupils to achieve their potential. Our new head teacher will continue and deepen this focus, building on what has been achieved to date, whilst embedding effective and consistent leadership and teaching teams across our expanding school.

Visits to the school by prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and welcomed, please contact Claudine Dicks on 01727 890440 or email admin@gardenfields.herts.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Please return applications to las.governors@hertsforlearning.co.uk or apply via www.teachinherts.com.

Closing Date: noon on Monday, 19th September 2016
Interview date: 27th September 2016

Garden Fields is a popular, growing, well-resourced school, located on the northern outskirts of St Albans. We have pupils who are well behaved and keen to learn, and serve a supportive community. We have over 450 children with pupils taught in single-age classes of 30. Reception children are admitted in the September before they turn 5. Since September 2015 the school has expanded to three forms of entry in Reception and will grow each year until 2021 when the school will be three form entry across the school with a capacity of 630 pupils. Should you have any queries, please telephone, email or visit the school – you will be most welcome.

Garden Fields JMI School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references. We are strongly committed to promoting equality of opportunity and the elimination of unlawful discrimination.

Townsend Drive
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 5RL
01727 890440
www.gardenfields.herts.sch.uk