Headteacher

Teaching Commitment: None initially but must be willing to teach as and when required

Rufforth Primary is a highly successful and very popular village school and community to the west of York. Our current Headteacher has been offered the headship of a larger school within the city and so we are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher who will build on the school’s current successes and continue to move the school forward.

The Rufforth Primary School community is looking for a Headteacher who:

• values every individual child and ensures that all children achieve their best
• is passionate about teaching and learning and giving children the best possible school experience
• will build on the existing strengths and successes of the school and develop them further
• is a highly effective communicator with proven leadership skills who will maximise relationships and develop a close partnership with parents, governors and the wider community

 In return, we can offer the successful candidate:

• An excellent opportunity for career development
• A very caring, family-orientated environment
• A talented team of fully committed staff and governors
• A strong partnership with parents and other external stakeholders

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and, as such, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

How to apply:

Please visit our school website - www.rufforthprimary.co.uk - and Twitter account - @rufforthschool - to gain an insight into our school community.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the current headteacher, Mr James Rourke, via head.rufforthprimary@york.gov.uk to arrange a tour.

Applications will need to be made online via the City of York Council website: https://jobs.york.gov.uk/

Please aim to keep your supporting statement within the equivalent of two sides of A4, point 11 font, evidencing how you meet aspects of the person specification found within the recruitment pack.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 5 February 2017 at 12 midnight
Shortlisting: Wednesday 8 February 2017
Invitation to Assessment Day (sent by email): Thursday 9 February 2017
Assessment Day: Monday 13 February 2017
Interviews (if successful on Assessment Day): Tuesday 14 February 2017

RUFFORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL, YORK
NOR: 96 pupils