Headteacher

Do you feel you can lead our school with passion, creativity and individuality?

‘Our school is a great place to learn whether you are a child, a staff member, trainee, parent or Governor’.  Mrs Mohacsi, retiring Headteacher 

Start Date: 1 September 2019

Salary: L17-L23

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent 

Closing date: 27 March 2019 at 5.00pm

Interviews: 8 and 9 April 2019

Our school is one which has: 

• Enthusiastic, engaging and cheerful children;
• A rich stimulating curriculum and excellent facilities;
• A wealth of expertise in our friendly team of hardworking and dedicated staff;
• Governors who plan strategically and have a very good knowledge of the school; 
• Supportive and helpful parents who give up time to be in school and are keen to understand how to help their children at home; 
• A shared desire to work with St Nicholas Church to have a positive influence on the local area.

We are looking for a Headteacher who will: 

• Care for and nurture every child respecting their individuality and value;
• Be keen to continue the good work of the school and the development of staff; 
• Engage and challenge our teachers to deliver the highest quality of teaching for our children;
• Be supportive of the strong links with the church and eager to develop these further;
• Be prepared to take risks so that our children have a broad opportunity for experiences and development;
• Work in partnership with our Governors. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

We welcome applications from Headteachers, Heads of Schools/Associate Headteachers and experienced Deputy Headteachers as well as other senior leaders who can demonstrate the required skills and experience.  

Applications can be made online and sent by email to helen.gibson@covcofe.org or by post to Mrs H Gibson, Diocesan Board of Education, The Benn Education Centre, Craven Road, Rugby, CV21 3JZ.

In addition to the application form, please submit two further documents which answer the following questions (no more than 2 sides of A4 for each question): 

1. Given what you know of St Nicholas CofE Primary School, what is your educational philosophy to take a school from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’?; and
2. How would you lead the school and collaborate with the church to awaken the spirituality of the school community?

Please apply using the application form uploaded as an attachment to this advert (not the TES online application form).  

Candidates are encouraged to make an informal visit to the school prior to making an application.  The following dates and times are available for visiting the school:

• Wednesday 13 March at 1.30pm
• Thursday 14 March at 9.30am
• Monday 18 March at 1.30pm
• Thursday 21 March at 9.30am

Please contact the school office on 01926 853257 to book onto one of the above.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The appointment is subject to a successful DBS check.