Headteacher

Teaching commitment: There is no teaching commitment however, the appointee must be willing to teach when required.

Located in the North York Moors National Park, Nawton & Rosedale federation comprises two school with a clear vision of raising aspirations, maintaining strong communities and valuing the diversity of each individual school.

The schools provide a happy, stimulating environment where every child will have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and staff work effectively together to deliver a structure which enables all our children to value and support each other and benefit from all that the federation is able to offer.

Since federation in 2010, the schools have developed links and are members of the Esk Valley Teaching School Alliance and Howardian Small School Group. Currently rated as Good by Ofsted, the federation represents an excellent opportunity for a headteacher to Lead, Shape and Influence our future and ensure our continued success.

The school has positive relationships with parents and the governing body is supportive, playing an active role in the school’s development.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and experienced professional with a remit to further shape our improvement plan while continuing to raise standards.

Able to effectively motivate inspire and influence pupils, staff and stakeholders, you will assume responsibility for all aspects of school life. This will include directing the school’s strategic planning, leading the development of the curriculum and delivering an outstanding provision which meets the needs of all our young people in an environment which requires whole key stage and mixed age teaching. Decisive and with a clear vision for the future, you will use your networking and influencing skills to explore collaborative options, opportunities and prospects for growth.

To succeed, you must be a proven leader and manager with a good understanding of the needs and demands of small rural schools. You must also have the ability to develop a small team and maximise pupil numbers and achievement. An excellent communicator, you must also be able to influence stakeholders, particularly in the area of collaboration.

In return, we can offer you strong support, the freedom to shape the future of the school and the opportunity for your continued professional development.

We very much welcome school visits (Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 October only) and, if you’d like the opportunity to come along, please call Mrs Karen Saunders, Governor on 01439 771245 or email: admin@nawton.n-yorks.sch.uk

Key Dates:

Closing date for applications: Sunday 30 October 2016
Shortlisting: Wednesday 2 November 2016
Interviews: Thursday 1 & Friday 2 December

For more information and to apply, please go to: www.northyorks.gov.uk/nandr

Nawton Community Primary School,
School Ln,
York,
Nawton YO62 7SF

Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School,
Rosedale Abbey,
Pickering, North
Yorkshire, YO18 8SA
Number on Roll: 112 (Nawton), 14 (Rosedale)

Nawton & Rosedale Community Primary Schools (federated)