Headteacher

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Why join Lymington Infant School?

Lymington Infant School is a popular and successful school in a beautiful part of the world. The school has a distinctive Christian ethos supported by staff, parents and governors. The position offers a great opportunity to build on the school’s existing strengths and take forward its vision for the future. The most important point for us will be that the right person joins us as Headteacher and we are happy to consider applications from people applying for their first headship or equally from more experienced headteachers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic headteacher who will:

• support, maintain and nurture our caring Christian community and ethos.
• motivate and support staff to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning within a rich and broad curriculum.
• display excellent leadership and management skills.
• have a track record of outstanding classroom practice.
• be passionate about making a difference for every child.
• develop a strategic vision for improving the school.

We can offer you:

• happy, motivated and engaged children.
• a supportive and experienced senior team.
• dedicated and professional staff.
• positive relationships with Hampshire Educational Services and the Winchester and Portsmouth Diocesan Education Board.
• support and challenge from the Governing Body.
• a school rooted firmly in our local community.

Visits to the school are most welcome on Tuesday 23rd February and Wednesday 2nd March and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01590 673355 or emailing admin@lymington-inf.hants.sch.uk  

For further details and an application pack, please contact Education Personnel Services by email eps-recruitment@hants.gov.uk or by telephone 023 8038 3535 (24 hour answerphone).

Closing date: Noon, 7th April 2016.
Interview dates: 26th and 27th April 2016.

Lymington Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.