Principal
Lanchester Primary School
Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £70,423 Leadership Scale L18 - L24
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2018
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2017
Job overview
Lanchester Community Free School
Hempstead Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 3HD
01923 224160
http://www.lanchestercfs.org.uk
Our school in Central Watford provides a unique opportunity for you to lead its future growth and success. The trust and governors are looking to appoint a principal who will be uncompromising in their pursuit of excellence. The school opened in September 2014, children from our first intake moved into key stage two in September. In June the school was judged good by Ofsted for teaching, learning and pupil outcomes but to require improvement in leadership and management. Salary range L18 – 24 Up to £70,423 Start date April 2018
We expect you to:
- have a proven track record of exceptional leadership
- provide the school with outstanding leadership and management
- embrace the notion of being part of the multi-academy trust
- have a clear vision for the school and a strong drive to lead it to a new future
- have new ideas and fresh perspectives on raising the aspirations of children, families and the local community
- be committed to securing excellent professional development for all staff
We can offer you:
- splendid and fully refurbished accommodation within a historic building
- children with impeccable behaviour who make great progress and often achieve above local and national levels
- free school curriculum freedoms and flexibilities with opportunities for innovation, research and collaboration across the trust and beyond
- a supportive trust and local governing body
- the opportunity to influence the future growth and development of both the school and the trust
To apply for this post, please complete the application form and send it along with a supporting letter to recruitment@whcfst.org.uk . You are welcome to visit the school prior to submitting your application and this can be arranged by contacting Gill Jones (details below).
Closing date: Wednesday 13th December 12noon Selection days: 8th January pm – informal meetings, 11th January - selection day
For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Gill Jones, CEO, WHST on 07885 467973 or at recruitment@whcfst.org.uk
West Herts Community Free School Trust is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally. West Herts Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The trust will request references prior to interview.
Closing date: 13/12/2017 12:00:00
Interview date: 11th Jan 2018
Lanchester Community Free School is a new, two-form entry primary school which opened in September 2014. We are excited about the freedom to create a new school from scratch, and hope that you will want to join our forward-thinking team. For more information please visit www.lanchestercfs.org.uk
...for a better future
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Attached documents
About Lanchester Primary School
- Lanchester Primary School
- Hempstead Road, Watford
- Hertfordshire
- WD17 3ED
- United Kingdom
Thank you for your interest in Lanchester Primary School.
Lanchester Primary School is a very well-regarded school in central Watford, having had a very positive Ofsted inspection in July 2019. Along with our two sister schools, we have now joined Danes Educational Trust. You will be joining the school at a time when we will be reaping the huge benefits of our involvement with Danes.
Our vision at Lanchester is that every child is valued, celebrated and encouraged to be the best version of themselves that they can be. Our children realise their full potential through taking pride and having fun in their learning. In so doing, they grow into confident citizens of their world, who can make a positive difference.
We inspire our children to enjoy their childhood, while becoming:
• Independent, resilient, lifelong learners
• Thriving, adaptable and aspirational people
• Caring, considerate and respectful members of society.
We are a two-form entry primary school situated near the centre of Watford with excellent transport links into / from London, we are also close to the M25. You can visit our school website: www.lanchestercfs.org.uk for further information about the school.
The school is committed to the well-being and continuing professional development of all members of staff. We are a part of the Danes Educational Trust who have a track record of excellent pupil attainment and achievement and offers exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and School.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within school to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence, and are able to enable pupils to make excellent progress. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.
If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.
The Danes Educational Trust
Danes Educational Trust currently comprises nine schools: St Clement Danes School, Croxley Danes School, Chancellor’s School, Onslow St Audrey’s School, De Havilland Primary School and Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Ascot Road Primary School, Jupiter Primary School, Lanchester Primary School. Dr Josephine Valentine OBE is the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust. She was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School for 20 years. She is a National Leader in Education, a DfE Advisor and has oversight of all nine schools. If appointed, you will benefit from working within an established, outstanding Trust.
The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
Please visit the rest of our website to learn more about our vision, our schools and the opportunities which exist to work within our trust.
Websites – www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk
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