Headteacher
Meanwood Community Primary School
Rochdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- £59,264 - £68,643 (L18-L24)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 April 2018
Job overview
Job Ref number: S/GJ/2015/0016
The Governing Board of this diverse and inclusive two form entry primary school are seeking to appoint a strong inspirational leader.
This is your chance to make a real difference to the learning success of our children. If you love working with children from different backgrounds, are passionate about making a real difference to their futures and are uncompromising in your determination to ensure that they receive the outstanding education they deserve, this could be the next step in your career.
The successful applicant will:
- A clear understanding of effective strategies for raising attainment
- Have strong leadership skills and a forward thinking vision
- Be a confident and resilient leader with the ability to manage and develop staff
- Have the ability to build strong relationships with families
- Have a commitment to inclusive practice
- Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
We can offer you:
- Friendly children who show their enthusiasm for learning
- A strong supportive Governing Board
- A commitment to your continuing professional development
- A welcoming friendly environment with a committed and dedicated staff team
Potential applicants are welcome to visit prior to application for a tour of the school with the current headteacher. Please phone the school office on 01706 648197 to book an appointment at one of the following times:
Thurs 8th March 10am
Tues 13th March 2.30pm
Thurs 15th March 4pm
Weds 21st Mar 9.30am
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to head.recruitment@rochdale.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 6th April 2018.
Closing date: Friday 6th April 2018
Shortlisting: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Formal visit to school for shortlisted candidates: Thursday 19th April 2018
Interviews: Tuesday 24th April 2018
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
When completing your application form, please address the criteria in the order of the person specification.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring, background check and Childcare Disqualification Check.
Meanwood Community Primary School
Churchill Street
Rochdale
OL12 7DJ
Attached documents
About Meanwood Community Primary School
- Meanwood Community Primary School
- Churchill Street, Rochdale
- Lancashire
- OL12 7DJ
- United Kingdom
Meanwood is a family, who work together to extend and nurture all skills and talents. We aim to develop children who think for themselves and whose actions reflect their belief in and understanding of, the principles of, love, respect, tolerance, truth and honesty.
Meanwood Nursery and Primary is a larger than average split-site Primary School. Foundation and Key Stage 1 are based in a building constructed in 1992. Key Stage 2 is based on the opposite side of the road in a building opened in 1902. A newly-built Sure Start Children’s Centre adjoining the Nursery opened in April 2008.
Key aims:
• To strive for ‘excellence and enjoyment’ in all that we offer.
• To provide the stability and support of a good family.
• To create a climate where all children can achieve their full potential.
• To encourage children to think for themselves and make decisions.
• To feel confident in expressing their opinions, thoughts and feelings.
• To develop positive attitudes towards learning.
• To guide children towards an understanding of their place in the world and how they can contribute towards it.
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