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Headteacher

Cherry Garden School

Southwark

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive, within Group 4 Inner London range L14-L27
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
31 January 2021

Job overview

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 31 January 2021

Interview date: Tuesday, 9 February 2021, or as soon as Covid restrictions allow

Cherry Garden School is an outstanding LA maintained special primary school for children with severe learning difficulties and complex needs. It is situated in a brand new, purpose-built building in the middle of Peckham.

We are looking for an inspiring Headteacher to lead our school, following the retirement of our present Headteacher.  

Our new Headteacher will be totally committed to achieving the best learning experience for all our pupils and for children with special needs in Southwark and beyond and will work collaboratively with parents, the staff team and the wider community to attain this. He/She will meet the challenge of leading the school as it increases pupil numbers to reach the capacity of our new building and to fulfil the local authority vision for children with special needs. 

We are looking for an inspiring head teacher who will:

  • Provide strategic vision and leadership for the school
  • Enable all pupils to achieve their full potential
  • Work collaboratively with staff, parents, other agencies and the local community
  • Possess the skills and expertise to continue to develop the highest standards of teaching and learning
  • Put the safety and wellbeing of the children and the school community at the forefront of all they do

We can offer you the following:

  • A challenging but very rewarding opportunity to lead our school forward
  • A welcoming school committed to continuing improvement
  • A highly skilled, dedicated and supportive staff team 
  • Established and effective relationships with local agencies in health, social care and the authority
  • An engaged and supportive governing body which is committed to your continuing professional development

If you are interested in applying to be our next Headteacher, we strongly recommend visiting the school. For a Covid- adapted tour or for an informal discussion with the Chair of Governors, please contact our school business manager, Yang Ming Ooi, who will make the arrangements with you.

Yang Ming Ooi

Telephone: 020 7237 4050

Email: yang@cherrygardenschool.co.uk

For more information on how to apply please view our candidate pack.

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About Cherry Garden School

To be a centre of excellence by providing a learning environment that is professional and caring,encouraging continuous improvement for all - including schools in partnership and the local community thereby promoting positive attitudes. Providing children with an appropriate curriculum that has communication at the forefront.

At Cherry Garden school we aim to become a centre of excellence by…

Providing children with an appropriate curriculum with communication at the forefront which

• Enables all children to achieve their individual potential.
• Raises self confidence.
• Provides learning experiences which are child centred, stimulating, challenging and enjoyable.

Providing a professional and caring learning environment which

• Is calm and welcoming.
• Is safe and secure and adapted to meet individual needs.
• Promotes equality of opportunity, tolerance and respect for others.
• Promotes strong teamwork.
• Is Energetic and enthusiastic.

Encouraging continuous improvement for all by

• Promoting the sharing of expertise in the community.
• Welcoming the community in shared experiences.
• Promoting a collaborative approach with partner schools and other agencies.

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Applications closed