Headteacher

Hillsborough Primary School

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Headteacher

Hillsborough Primary School

Group Size 3: NOR 415

Salary L17 – L21 £58,389 - £63,779

To start Easter 18 or September 18

The Governors of Hillsborough Primary School are looking for an inspirational Headteacher to lead the school on its journey to becoming an outstanding educational establishment. We are looking for someone who will join our Primary leadership team and will contribute to developing strong leadership across the Primary Schools within the Trust.

Hillsborough is a larger than average primary school in north Sheffield. The school is at the heart of its community and in November 2013 became a member of Tapton School Academy Trust. Tapton is an outstanding secondary school and membership of the Academy Trust provides a range of opportunities for partnership working and continuing professional development.  We are all working together to establish really effective practice for the benefit of every child.

You will need to have:

· Significant senior leadership experience and a proven record of whole school improvement

· A strong strategic vision, ambition and drive to accelerate the progress of staff and children within the school.

· Experience of managing a large team of staff and maintaining high standards and expectations

· Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to teamwork

· The skills to promote the school, engaging with parents, carers and the wider community

· The ability to drive their own and our staff’s continuing professional development

We can offer you:

· Staff with a vision of excellence for the future

· Children who love learning and want to achieve

· A high level of community involvement

· A well-resourced and stimulating environment

· A strong emphasis on teamwork

· High quality CPD opportunities

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please arrange these through Laura Canetti, School Manager.

For further information and an application pack please contact Miss L Canetti at Hillsborough Primary School on 0114 2347898 or by email at lcanetti@hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk

Please DO NOT complete a Sheffield City Council application form for this post.

Further information relevant to this post is available on line via the school website 

www.hillsborough.sheffield.sch.uk

Closing date for the applications: Sunday 4th February 2018

Shortlisting: Monday 5th February 2018

Interviews: Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th February 2018

Hillsborough Primary School and Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure