Headteacher

Applications close: Friday 2nd December 2016 at 12 noon
Interview dates: Week commencing 23rd January 2017

“St. Richard’s C of E First School requires an enthusiastic, highly motivated Headteacher with vision, drive and a sense of humour.”

Due to the retirement of our successful Headteacher, the pupils, parents, staff and governors of St. Richard’s C of E First School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Headteacher with vision, drive, a sense of humour and a proven record of leadership. Operating a two-form entry system, St. Richard’s is a large, popular, creative school with a strong set of values and a caring Christian ethos, backed up by an “Outstanding” SIAMS judgement. We are situated in a small riverside market town in the Vale of Evesham, bordered by the Cotswolds and Shakespeare country.

We offer:

• A vibrant inclusive curriculum where achievement is good
• Friendly, well behaved and enthusiastic pupils
• An innovative, hard-working and dedicated staff team
• A supportive governing body
• Strong parental support, Church and community links
• An attractive work environment

The successful candidate will have:

• Commitment to the Christian ethos of the school
• Dedication to excellence and enjoyment for all children
• Clear leadership and organisational skills
• The ability to build on success and manage change
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic financial skills
• Experience as a Headteacher

If you believe that you can lead our journey from good to outstanding, we would very much like to hear from you. We warmly welcome and positively encourage visits. For further information, an application pack or to arrange a visit, please contact the school.

St. Richard’s Church of England First School, Four Pools Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DU

Tel: 01386 446416
Web: http://www.st-richards.worcs.sch.uk

Number on Roll (NOR): 370 (plus waiting list)