Principal
The Collegiate Trust
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- L17-23 (Outer London)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2018
Job overview
Principal - Gilbert Scott Primary
The Local Governing Body of Gilbert Scott Primary School and the Board of Directors of The Collegiate Trust are looking to make an appointment of Principal.
The successful candidate will join a growing multi-academy trust, and lead an exciting and rapidly improving primary school in Croydon; standards in the school are above local and national averages, reflecting the quality of teaching and support we deliver. The new Principal will be supported by a committed and very engaged LGB, as well as by our highly experienced CEO; s/he will work collaboratively with other Principals and colleagues in the Trust. We are looking to appoint an individual with an excellent understanding of teaching and learning across the primary phases, someone who can ensure our staff continue to make the difference to the lives of our pupils by inspiring all of the people within our communities.
We are very keen to meet potential candidates and have set two opportunities for you to visit the school and discuss the position with the current Executive Headteacher, Tricia Farrelly, and to tour the school; details of these are in the attached Information for Applicants.
The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Appointment will be dependent upon further health, medical and attendance checks.
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About The Collegiate Trust
The Collegiate Trust exists to improve education in Croydon, Crawley and the surrounding areas for children and young people up to the age of 18. We are building a partnership of academies for all ages which will work collaboratively to deliver Exceptional Education For All.
The work of The Collegiate Trust is informed by our core values:
Ambition Collaboration Achievement Enjoyment
An Exceptional Education
Such an education values and delivers wonderful academic learning and progress, but puts right alongside this the development of wider skills and qualities that come through a balanced focus on creative, cultural and active learning; it is driven by strong Local Governing Bodies in each academy, expert Principals and well developed and supported teams of teaching and other staff. The successful learners developed by our schools become confident individuals and responsible citizens in our modern British society.
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