HEADTEACHER

Required September 2023.

Salary: £61,042 – £83,126. Group 4 L14-27. NoR 630

Full time, permanent post.

Hawkedon School is the largest Primary School in Wokingham. We are an ambitious school where children are excited and challenged to achieve their full potential. We encourage children to develop enquiring minds, enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and outstanding Headteacher who can drive the school forward strategically as we become part of the Orchard Learning Alliance and build on the many strengths of this wonderful school.

We invite applications from colleagues who:

• Will create confident, lifelong learners within our culturally diverse community.
• Can cultivate an empowering environment through communication, accountability, emotional intelligence and motivation.
• Have high expectations for the achievement of every child and member of staff.
• Are an inspirational, positive, Headteacher who can lead through change.
• Can deliver a high quality of education and personal development for all of our pupils.

In return, we can offer you:

• A supportive and knowledgeable Full Governing Body.
• Peer mentors in the Schools Learning Alliance.
• Enthusiastic children who are curious and keen to learn.
• A welcoming team of supportive professionals who are caring and committed to raising attainment.
• A commitment to professional development and a good work/life balance.
• A stable healthy budget to facilitate your School Improvement Plan.
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community.

An application pack is available on the school website www.hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk/vacancies

Please also view the Schools’ Learning Alliance Website for more information on our collaboration https://schoolslearningalliance.org/

Please email vacancies@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk to arrange a visit and submit your application.  For an informal discussion, you are welcome to call our Chair of Governors Dave Williams 07757798529  chair@hawkedon.wokingham.sch.uk  

Closing date for applications: Noon 29th March, 2023

Interview date: 18th /19th April 2023

Hawkedon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be DBS checked and need two strong references. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees and therefore welcome applicants from under-represented groups.