Headteacher
Ashcroft Infants School
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £49,481 - £57,237 (Subject to Teachers Pay and Conditions)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Summer Term 2017 or earlier
- Apply by:
- 23 November 2016
Job overview
Group 2 ISR L11 – L17
This is a fulfilling opportunity for a hands-on leader.
Ashcroft is a happy and successful infant and nursery school located on the north side of Tamworth. Ofsted has recently (June 2016) confirmed that Ashcroft is a Good School. The school is seeking a committed hands-on leader with a passion for giving children the best possible start to their formal education in an environment which recognises the importance of their personal, social and emotional development. A tradition of strong leadership, dedicated teaching and support staff, and supportive parents mean that achievement is above average against almost all benchmarks.
The successful candidate will be an individual who is keen to work with, lead, challenge and inspire a committed team of Teachers, whilst demonstrating their own substantial experience in the classroom as an Early Years and Key Stage 1 practitioner and leader.
As the ideal candidate you will:
- have proven experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Head with excellent working knowledge of all stages of nursery and infant education
- have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead, inspire, challenge and support
- be committed to developing the whole child whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
- be open, caring, approachable and friendly
You will be joining:
- over 150 happy, energetic and enquiring children who are keen to learn
- a dedicated, professional and talented team of teaching and support staff
- a committed, supportive and challenging Governing Body
- supportive parents and a caring wider community
To find out more about this position and to make an application please contact the school office for an application pack on 01827 475925 or office@ashcroft.staffs.sch.uk
Prospective applicants are encouraged to arrange to visit the school.
Closing date: Wednesday 23rd November 2016 12.00 midday
Teaching observations: Wb 28th November
Interviews: Thursday 8th December 2016
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
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About Ashcroft Infants School
- Ashcroft Infants School
- Mildenhall, Wigginton Road, Tamworth
- Staffordshire
- B79 8RU
- United Kingdom
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