Headteacher

The governors of Hawthorn Community Primary School are delighted to announce they are now accepting applications for the post of Headteacher, in advance of the retirement of their current Headteacher at the end of the academic year. 

Hawthorn Community Primary School has a rich and varied history, celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2020. Hawthorn is a well loved feature of the local community, with the support of local residents, governors, parents, families, committed staff and our Trust- Pathfinder Schools. 

Both the Governing Body of the school and the Pathfinder Schools Trust Board are extremely proud of the school. Through the cultivation of teamwork, community, respect, thoughtfulness, resilience  and creativity , we have  created an environment where both our learners and staff are inspired and enthused to learn.  We recognise that recruiting the right person as our next leader is key to supporting the school on its path to being recognised as a good and outstanding school.

Our new leader will;

 have an inspiring vision for leadership and ongoing school improvement

 have a positive approach and a commitment to making a difference to the life chances of each child, leading them in sharing the core principles of our ethos

 have the ability to build, lead, nurture and develop,

 inspire and motivate a team of exceptional and engaged staff

 be a champion of innovation and bring a creative approach to the position

Our vision is to;

 inspire the future of each pupil through making learning fun, creative and rewarding

 support pupils in becoming secure in their knowledge, articulate thinkers, and independent learners, who have the confidence to achieve their ambitions

 lead a team who will listen to pupils, be fair and aspirational, guiding them in knowing, understanding and sharing our core values

 support school staff at each stage of their careers and contribute to a vibrant and dynamic community

 provide a broad and balanced curriculum infused with our core values

Our governing body will offer you;

• their wholehearted support, trust and time

 the opportunity to lead and develop the school within your vision of best practice

 Access to CPD and leadership development opportunities

 the chance to build further from the successful platform of a well- loved school, with the commitment of staff and governors to continue the pursuit of improvement and excellence

Being part of Pathfinder Schools offers a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself, as a Trust we actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of good practice; we believe that by developing a love of learning and having the highest expectations, all members of the Pathfinder Schools community can achieve and inspire greatness.

For more information on the role and our school please refer to the enclosed candidate information pack and job description/person specification.

Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed and will be accommodated in line with our site COVID safety measures. To arrange a visit please contact our School Business Manager Jo Marshal on bursar@hawthorn.northants-ecl.gov.uk or 01536 512204.

If you are unable to visit or would like to arrange a conversation with our Chair of Governors Jackie Brookes, please contact our Business Manager Jo using the details above.

If you would like to learn more about Pathfinder Schools our CEO Ann Davey would be very happy to speak with you, this can also be arranged by contacting Jo at the school using the details above.

To apply please complete a Pathfinder Schools application form which can be downloaded from the vacancies page of the website https://pathfinderschools.org.uk/join-us/vacancies

Completed application forms should be accompanied by a letter of application outlining how your skills and experience will enable you to lead Hawthorn Community Primary School through its next stage of development. 

Application forms and letters of application should be submitted via email to recruitment@pathfinderschools.org.uk by no later than 12:00pm on Wednesday 12th May 2021. Applicants will be contacted by the end of the day on the 14th May 2021 to advise whether or not their application will be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.

Pathfinder Schools is passionate about its values of collaboration, humanity and independence, we believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our colleagues, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to moving our Trust and the education sector forward.