Primary Headteacher

Due to the amalgamation of Cheynes Infant School and Sundon Park Junior School, the Governors of Cheynes are seeking to appoint a Head teacher for the newly created Primary School effective 1st September 2019.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to lead the creation of the new primary and bring together two schools. Each of the schools are rated differently by Ofsted, are at different stages of development and are and will remain on different sites.

We want our new Head teacher to work with the Governing Body and Staff and share our commitment for:

• Academic excellence, continuous improvement and innovation
• Making a positive difference to the lives of children
• Promote consistent high-quality teaching and learning
• Working with parents, community and other schools

The role will require you to:

• Work with both leadership teams to integrate the school and manage the integration of two budgets into one.
• Motivate, lead and develop a cohesive and united staff team
• Consolidate best working practices from both schools into one
• Improve the standards across all key stages

We are looking for someone who:

• Is able to demonstrate the ability to deliver our requirements
• Has the ability to promote excellent standards of teaching and learning
• Has a clear strategic vision for raising standards through strong and effective leadership and management
• Has a proven track record of securing high levels of pupil progress across KS1 and KS2
• Has the commitment to ensure the school is a safe place where every child succeeds and is valued as an individual
• Demonstrates a commitment to the continuous professional development of all staff.
• Is ambitious for themselves and the school they work in and keen to work in partnership with others
• Is able to build strong relationships with the community

 

We can offer:

• Hard-working and enthusiastic Children who have a thirst and a passion for learning
• Dedicated, friendly, supportive and hard-working staff
• Committed governors ambitious to move the school forward and who support innovation
• Strong links with feeder and community schools
• An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career development
• A commitment to supporting your further development
• Support from parents and the local community.

We encourage you to visit both sites and see our schools in operation, to arrange a visit please contact Carol Outlaw (SPJS) on 01582 571619 who will coordinate visits to both sites.

If you require any more information about the role or about the schools then please contact the Chair of Governors (Cheynes) cog@cheynesinfantschool.co.uk or visit the respective websites, www.cheynesinfantschool.co.uk and www.sundonpark.luton.sch.uk

 

To apply for this role, visit https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/jobs/headteacher-sch01038

Closing date:    15th April 2019

Shortlisting by:   24th April 2019
Interview and Assessment:   29th April 2019

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Cheynes Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools.