Headteacher

North Curry C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a forward thinking, caring and inspirational Headteacher to build on the strategic development and ethos of this outstanding and happy village school. We are situated in a beautiful rural location seven miles east of the county town of Taunton with easy links to the M5 motorway.

The Governing Body have recently approved to academisation and the school is working towards joining the Richard Huish Trust.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide outstanding leadership of our valued team and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understand, value and develop the special Christian ethos of our school
• Nurture each child’s individuality through the continued development of our broad and creative curriculum
• Lead on the further development of partnership[s] with other Primary Schools.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and motivated whole school team who are passionate about children’s learning and well-being
• Enthusiastic, well behaved pupils who engage positively with their learning
• The support and commitment of our local Church and Governing Body
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families in the local community
• The opportunity to work within an ambitious and growing Multi Academy Trust.

We encourage you to visit our school so that you can see our amazing staff and children for yourself. There will two opportunities to do this; Friday 5th May at 1.30pm and Tuesday 9th May 9.30am.

Please contact Carolyn Elson or Sharon Causley office@northcurry.somerset.sch.uk  or 01823 490423 to confirm your preference.

Further details and an application pack can be found on our website; www.northcurryschool.co.uk.

Please return your completed application to Ruth Walmsley, Richard Huish College, South Road, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3DZ or to ruthw@richuish.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15th May 2017
Interviews: 22nd and 23rd May 2017

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.