Headteacher

The Governors wish to appoint an energetic and experienced leader with the drive, vision and integrity needed to lead our school. Applicants for the post should be highly motivated, well-qualified and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have a strong commitment to sustaining school improvement, a strong commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of children and be able to demonstrate an excellent track record of leadership and management at a senior level.

We are looking for a talented leader who will:

• Be passionate about developing the potential of every child.
• Have proven leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
• Be approachable, receptive and able to challenge, motivate and inspire others.
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
• Be resilient, creative and committed to ensuring that the school is at the heart of the community.
• Maintain and develop the excellent existing relationships within the school and its wider community.
• Work with governors and colleagues to ensure the school continues to be highly regarded in all aspects of its provision.
• Have the capacity to rise to the challenge of monitoring and evaluating all aspects of school life.

To find out more about our school, visit our website www.highfieldprimary.org.uk

Are you what our children are looking for? If so, please come and see for yourself by arranging a visit through our school office on 0191 5537655.

To apply please download the information pack from www.northeastjobs.org.uk and email your completed application form to jacqui.mcguire@schools.sunderland.gov.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Highfield Community Primary School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

Closing date:  Monday 19 September at noon
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 20 September
Interview dates: Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 September

Highfield Community Primary School
Fordfield Road
Ford Estate
Sunderland
SR4 0DA

Tel: (0191) 5537655
Fax:  (0191) 5537658
Email: highfield.primary@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Web: www.highfieldprimary.org.uk
Number on Roll: 427

Acting Headteacher: Lucy Atkinson