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Headteacher

Sherwell Valley Primary School

Torquay Devon

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Salary:
L21-25 £64417 - £71053
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2018
Apply by:
15 April 2018

Job overview

The Governors wish to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader with the enthusiasm and vision to build upon the successes and reputation of our thriving and vibrant school.

We are looking for a Headteacher who: 

· Can demonstrate determination, imagination and commitment to sustained improvement. 

· Is passionate about teaching and learning and believes in developing the true potential of our children. 

· Is an exemplary role model with strong leadership and organisational skills. 

· Can nurture and inspire, challenge and motivate pupils and staff alike. 

· Has the ambition, drive and creativity to move our school to outstanding. 

· Has the ability, desire and dedication to maintain and strengthen links with parents, Governors and the wider community. 

We can offer you: 

· A welcoming, friendly school with happy, confident children who enjoy learning and achieving well. 

· A school where behaviour has been graded as outstanding by two Ofsted inspection teams.

· A dedicated team of forward thinking, talented and caring staff.

· A fully supportive, ambitious and active Governing Body with a commitment to your continuing professional development.

· The opportunity to work with other progressive schools e.g. Challenge Partners.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please telephone the school on 01803 613296 or email admin@svps1.com   Visits: 23rd , 28th March 10.00 am and 4th April 2.00 pm. 

Sherwell Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding its pupils and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check which will include background checks.

Further information about the post is available on the school’s own website.

Please download a pack from our website at http://www.sherwell-valley-primary.torbay.sch.uk/  or email the school admin@svps1.com to request further details.  

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About Sherwell Valley Primary School

About Us 

Welcome to Sherwell Valley Primary School. This is a school catering for children aged 4 to 11 years, serving Upper Cockington, Sherwell Valley, Chelston and Queensway. 

The school was formed in 1974 by the amalgamation of the Infant and Junior schools on the site. The premises were built in 1955 and 1962, and occupy a spacious, south-facing site, enjoying extensive views down Sherwell Valley. 

Between 2001 and 2004 an extensive building programme took place, linking the two sites and providing eight further classrooms and other facilities. 

There are large Infant and Junior playgrounds, a football pitch, extensive level grassy areas and a natural area. There are twenty-two rooms, one of which is used as a music room, two halls, a dining room, an I.C.T. Suite and a superb library. 

There are also well developed Art, Humanities, Maths, Science and Technology resource areas, as well as a suite of smaller rooms for group work. 

There is a spacious Nursery within the Foundation Department. Classrooms for our youngest children all include cloakrooms and toilets within the room, enabling the teacher to keep a close eye on your children. 

Aims of Sherwell Valley Primary School 

Our aim is to provide a safe and secure environment in order to promote the highest possible quality of learning for all our pupils and to give them education today for the world tomorrow. 

We aim to:- 

• promote a healthy lifestyle 

• provide a safe and supportive environment in which to learn 

• develop self-discipline, good manners and a sense of responsibility 

• enable children to become confident communicators 

• promote partnership between home and school to the benefit of the children 

• help pupils develop lively inquiring minds, the ability to question and discuss rationally and to enjoy applying themselves to tasks and physical skills 

• develop children's individual interests, skills and creative talents and encourage them to achieve their whole potential 

• help pupils to understand and respect the world in which they live and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations 

• promote moral and social education so that with self-respect children can contribute positively to the community and achieve economic well-being 

• enable our children to enjoy their childhood and give the beginning of education for leisure.

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