Headteacher

Recreation Road Infant School - “We work as a team”

Recreation Road Infant School (RRIS) is an outstanding four-form entry infant school in the heart of one of Norwich’s most attractive residential areas. RRIS has a diverse range of inquiring and motivated pupils and a talented, enthusiastic, and committed staff across all levels.

Following the announced retirement of our existing head, we are looking for an exceptional person to lead the school, starting in January 2018.

We are looking for someone that can:

• Maintain and develop RRIS’ unique and positive ethos, as well as its excellent outcomes for pupils.
• Provide vision, leadership and strategic direction to the school in a constantly changing educational landscape.
• Work collaboratively with the school’s staff to manage everyday activities.
• Represent and demonstrate our core values of equality, openness, democracy and social responsibility.

We can offer you:

• An amazing group of lively, curious and open-minded pupils.
• The opportunity to work with talented, dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational staff.
• An extremely strong school with a clear vision for the future (RRIS was rated ‘outstanding’ at the previous two Ofsted inspections).
• Excellent professional development and career opportunities.
• A competitive salary, reflecting both your experience and the size of the school.

Visiting the school:

We would welcome visits to the school from prospective candidates. Please contact our school office on 01603 457120, or by email at office@recreationroad.norfolk.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Safeguarding and equalities:

At Recreation Road Infant School we strive to safeguard and promote the welfare of all of our children. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes support this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and reference checks will be performed prior to the interview.

Recreation Road Infant School is committed to welcoming all children and families to our school community, celebrating the richness of diversity and promoting positive cultural identity. Consequently we ensure that the principles of equality underpin all our school policies and practices.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

For further details and to apply visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/jobsandcareers  

Please quote job reference: 120 HTP

Closing date: 25 May 2017

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 5th June 2017. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the details of activities that will form the selection process in advance of their interview.

Selection activities including interviews will take place on the 4th and 5th July 2017.

Recreation Road Infant School
Recreation Road
Norwich NR2 3PA
Tel: 01603 457120
Fax: 01603 453958
Email: office@recreationroad.norfolk.sch.uk 
Website: http://www.recreationroad.com