Headteacher

“Once again we have been thoroughly impressed with the teaching, caring, nurturing and progression of our children.  Thank you to all staff for their hard work and commitment”. Parental quote 2018.

Due to retirement, governors are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to start in January 2020.  You will be forward thinking, energetic and passionate about education.

You will continue to nurture our children’s potential and ensure that our values of respect, pride, courage, aspiration, independence and perseverance are developed.    

South End Infant School is a three-form-entry school set in the outskirts of Rushden, East Northamptonshire.  The whole school community works hard; using innovative methods to cater for all children’s needs and embrace their diversity. We excite children in their learning and inspire them so they achieve their full potential. The school aims to be a place where the children want to come to learn and enjoy, where they feel valued and part of the school family.

We look forward to hearing how you will lead us into the next exciting chapter at South End Infant School.

You will be:

• Able to ensure the school’s stability is retained but challenge existing ways of working to continually move it forward

• Passionate about education with fresh ideas to enrich our curriculum whilst being able to keep a sound sense of humour

• An outstanding classroom practitioner 

• Able to disseminate consistent teaching and learning strategies throughout the school

• An excellent communicator who all stakeholders feel is approachable

• An experienced leader with who uses their knowledge and skills to ensure that all pupils make the best possible progress across their journey through the school. 

• Able to empower and inspire children and staff to be the best they can be

• Able to develop further our collaborative working with our Junior School

• Able to build upon our good relationships within school, partnerships and the wider community

We can offer:

• An opportunity to drive the future of South End Infant School

• Well behaved, hardworking and caring children

• Enthusiastic and experienced staff with great team spirit, dedicated to raise standards

• A strong governing body with a determination for excellence

Governors welcome applications from leaders looking for a new challenge.  We offer you the support of a loyal team who are dedicated to continuous improvement.  We invite you to walk through our doors, meet the staff and pupils and experience the ethos of our school.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the application pack and complete the application form, which can be found at www.southend-inf.northants.sch.uk  Completed applications should be returned to bursar@southend-inf.northants-ecl.gov.uk or via post, marked Private & Confidential, to the Chair of Governors at the school address.

 If you would like a tour of the schools, please register your interest at seis.southend.northants@dbprimary.com or contact our office on 01933 356571.

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th June 2019 – 12:00pm

Interviews: Friday 28th June 2019

Our school is 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/health checks.

Pay Information:

H/t Group 2

Ld pt 13-17 £53724 - £59265