Headteacher

At Comber Grove Primary School we are looking for an inspirational, dynamic and passionate leader with the vison and ideas to develop and build upon our school’s successes and strengths. We are committed to developing children’s academic, sporting and creative abilities.

Our nursery and primary school is situated in Camberwell in the London Borough of Southwark and was judged “Good” by Ofsted in 2015 in that:

• Leaders have ensured that teaching and achievement have improved and expectations have risen. Senior leadership is effective and leaders constantly seek to improve the quality of education provided.

• Pupils show positive attitudes to learning, feel safe and behave well.

• Sport funding has had a positive impact upon the involvement of pupils in competitive and extra-curricular sport.

  We are looking for someone who:

• Is a motivational and energetic leader with experience of raising standards and who has high expectations of pupils and staff.

• Is a passionate and positive person able to inspire all staff and pupils while still commanding their respect.

• Can demonstrate evidence of leading with staff and implementing difficult but successful decisions.

• Can drive improvements across the school focused on a realistic plan to achieve them.

  Why our school?

• We are a welcoming and inclusive vibrant, culturally and socially diverse community school in a thriving inner London neighbourhood.

• We have strong links with parents/carers and the local community.

• We create a positive atmosphere for learning and as a result our children want to learn and are happy, confident and enthusiastic.

• Children have access to a wide variety of activities including the chance to learn a musical instrument at no extra cost.

• Visiting practitioners are welcomed to the school, including theatre groups, actors, musicians, educational practitioners and sports coaches. We have our own permanent stage and art room.

• Our staff form a strong and productive team dedicated both to children’s learning and development and supporting each other in individual professional development.

• We offer you an experienced, supportive and dedicated governing body.

Please contact Sandra Quilter or Bianca Branche on 020 7703 4168 to arrange a visit.

Closing date: Monday 6th February 2017 9am (applications received after this time cannot be considered)
Shortlisting:Monday 6th February 2017
Interviews:Monday 20th February 2017 and Tuesday 21st February 2017

Number on roll: 333 (Group 3)

Please forward your application to the school office c/oBianca Branche bbranche@combergrove.southwark.sch.uk and Sandra Quilter squilter@combergrove.southwark.sch.uk

Comber Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils attending the school. Any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.