Headteacher

Headteacher required for Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy in Newmarket, Suffolk – September 2017

NOR: 275 and growing

The Governors and Samuel Ward Academy Trust are seeking to appoint a determined, experienced and inspirational Headteacher for Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, who has recently joined the Multi-Academy Trust.

Houldsworth Valley Primary offers education for children ages 4 to 11 years, and is situated in the heart of Newmarket surrounded by large playing fields. The Academy offers spacious, light learning environments, and an extensive range of resources. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to continue upon the schools’ improvement on their journey to ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’. With the strong support offered by the Trust, the school has a bright future under the right leadership.

Alongside the exciting opportunity at Houldsworth Valley, they are also currently expanding the school, which is due to complete by September 2017. This new building will be equipped specifically for Science and IT and will also offer further classrooms to support the expansion. The school already offers large classrooms of around 25 children, and a purpose-built food technology area for KS2 pupils.

The right candidate will:

• Have proven recent experience of Primary Headship.
• Evidence of rapid school improvement.
• Have a commitment to making a positive difference to the Houldsworth Valley community.

We can offer you:

• Engaged, creative and welcoming learners who take pride in their school;
• An inclusive and collaborative approach;
• A talented, highly motivated, committed and friendly team of colleagues, passionate about improving outcomes for our pupils;
• An exceptional learning environment with unique and improving facilities;
• An engaged and supportive Governing Body, and Trust;
• Partnerships with local schools to enhance and develop further the learning opportunities for all children within the locality.

If you would like further information, a confidential conversation, or to arrange a school visit, please contact Grace Rowley at Academicis:
T: 01223-907-973 | E: growley@academicis.co.uk | M: 07901-585-959

All applications to be sent to Grace Rowley no later than noon on Monday 24th March 2017.

Closing date: Monday 24th April 2017, noon
Interviews: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th April 2017

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.

We reserve the right to research applicants on social media platforms and the internet, and the Governing Body may take this into consideration during the recruitment process.