Headteacher

Exciting opportunity for a dynamic

Head Teacher

to lead Barrow 1618 Church of England Primary Free School

‘With faith, friendship and courage, we grow’

Barrow 1618 CofE Primary Free School is a thriving community in action. As a small rural primary school, it is particularly focused on the benefits of outdoor learning and encourages freedom of spirit and independence of mind based on a set of common values. The school is full, with 97 pupils on roll and consists of four classes. In June 2016 and June 2022 the school was judged by OFSTED to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas, which was followed by an ‘Outstanding’ Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) inspection in October 2016. We are committed to providing our pupils with invigorating and stimulating educational, social and moral experiences that they’ll remember for a lifetime.

We are looking for an inspirational and ambitious Headteacher who can demonstrate:

• outstanding leadership qualities and team spirit
• a proven professional educational track record in primary school teaching and learning
• natural communication skills
• a passion for achieving excellence and an absolute belief in the potential of all children which aligns to the Barrow Values
• the creativity and innovation to further develop a rich, broad and inclusive curriculum
• a love of the countryside and our natural environment and an appreciation of how it can enhance the overall learning experience of the children
• the energy and entrepreneurship to broaden the impact of our school, and to explore more exciting opportunities to enable it to further develop, prepare for challenges and continue to push boundaries in education.

The post will require at least 1.5 days of teaching cover per week and would suit someone wishing to further their career whilst maintaining a connection to their core teaching passion.

In addition to a competitive salary we offer:

• enthusiastic, well-behaved children with an appetite for learning demonstrated by pupil attainment above that of the national average
• a C of E school recognised as providing outstanding faith education
• a competitive pay structure including membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• a relocation package
• a two week Autumn Half Term break
• training and induction support from professional mentors
• new IT equipment to help facilitate the role
• highly supportive Governors, parents, staff and children
• the opportunity to make a difference to the delivery of primary education and to the lives of young people
• the chance to be innovative and to lead the development of a unique and successful free school
• a beautiful peaceful, extensive and award-winning rural working environment in the heart of Shropshire

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school will be welcomed on the morning of Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th October.

Please arrange with our school business manager by emailing barrow.office@taw.org.uk

For further information please visit our website www.barrow1618school.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 31st October

Applications accepted only on the prescribed form

For a finite start date of Summer term 2022, flexible ahead of that.