Headteacher

Group size 3 (salary is negotiable depending on experience)

Stradbroke Primary School is a large inclusive and vibrant 2 form entry school based in the Richmond area (South East) of Sheffield. We admit children from the age of 2 to 11 years plus we have a 24 place 2 year old provision (Little Teds), a 39 place nursery and a 19 place Integrated Resource for children with significant and/or complex learning difficulties. To date there are 485 children at the school.

The School is currently overseen by a temporary Executive Head Teacher, Head of School and a Senior Leadership Team pending recruitment to this position.

We strongly recommend taking the time to look at our website www.stradbrokeprimary.uk.

We are looking for a new leader, who;

• Has a track record that demonstrates leadership, which will enable all pupils to access quality teaching and learning;
• Is progressive and forward thinking and capable of identifying and implementing new practice and policy;
• Has the ability to set high standards and achievable targets;
• Can provide staff with strong leadership, engage and motivate them as well as challenge them to achieve targets;
• Will support and challenge the Governing Body;
• Can focus on areas in need of continuous improvement;
• Is resourceful and able to attract additional benefits for the school;
• Can contribute to the collaborative working of all schools in the Trust

If you are a current or aspiring Headteacher with the passion and commitment to lead our school we would like to hear from you.

You are more than welcome to visit the School to see what a great learning environment Stradbroke provides for both staff and children. Please contact Susan Barker (Finance and Administration Officer/PA to Headteacher) on 0114 2399320 for an appointment time.

Visits will be available during the weeks commencing 17th and 31st October 2016.

An application pack is available to download or email: hrs sheffield@capita-services.co.uk quoting post reference Stradbroke Headteacher your application should also be emailed back to this address.

Closing Date: 6 November 2016
Interview and Assessment Days will be held on 28 & 29 November 2016