Headteacher

When the school has expanded to full capacity at 3 forms of entry throughout, the salary range will be £76,205 to £82,908

We are looking for an inspirational, dynamic and passionate leader with the vision and drive to build upon our school’s strengths and move our school forward on the next stage of our exciting journey.

Our school is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames and judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted:

• Good leadership and management have raised attainment.
• Pupils are reaching or exceeding standards found in most schools.
• An imaginative curriculum provides rich practical experiences that broaden horizons.
• Pupils behave well and show high levels of respect. There is a buoyant and confident atmosphere in and around school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent primary practitioner, with a passion for being actively involved in teaching and learning, who will continue to put our pupils’ learning and outcomes at the heart of every decision
• Is an inspirational and motivational leader with a proven track record of raising standards and who has high expectations of pupils and staff
• Has a commitment to working with and engaging parents and carers in their children’s learning

We offer:

• A vibrant, culturally and socially diverse, inclusive community school for 2–11 year old children, currently expanding to three-forms of entry
• Happy, confident and enthusiastic children who love learning
• A strong, cohesive and dedicated staff team who put children’s learning and experiences at the centre of their provision
• Facilities with the ‘Wow!’ factor - a well-resourced and spacious environment with twelve new classrooms and expansive outside spaces
• A supportive and proactive Governing Body

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Headteacher or an experienced and aspirational Deputy Headteacher to build on our current successes.

Our candidate information pack and the further detail on our website gives an insight into our school, but cannot wholly convey the happy atmosphere, enthusiasm for learning and sense of purpose that is evident throughout – for that, we warmly invite you to visit us.

Please do not hesitate to contact Catherine Giles on 020 8942 5154 / 07572 428089 or via email at cgiles4@kop.rbksch.org  if you would like to arrange a visit or require further information.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please see our website for our policies on Safer Recruitment, Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th May at 10:00 a.m.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th May and Thursday 26th May

To apply, please download the Headteacher Candidate Information Pack and the Application Form and return your application via e-mail to cgiles4@kop.rbksch.org 

Only applications received on the official form will be considered.

King’s Oak Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

King’s Oak Primary School
Dickerage Lane
New Malden
Surrey
KT3 3RZ
020 8942 5154

www.kingsoak.kingston.sch.uk

Email: cgiles4@kop.rbksch.org