Co-Headteacher (0.5 job share) from September 2021
Bassingbourn Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NPThis job expired on 12 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
12 April 2021 at 9am
Date listed
9 March 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- The salary range for this post will be from L11-L24 and will be determined according to the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Co-Headteacher (0.5 job share) from September 2021 job summary
A unique opportunity to forge a creative partnership that enables all our children to realise their full potential within our exciting, nurturing and ambitious school.
Salary: The salary range for this post will be from L11-L24 and will be determined according to the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
DfE School Number: 873/2002
We are looking for an ambitious, inspiring and dynamic co-headteacher, with the commitment necessary to provide the very best education for all our pupils: someone with the passion and experience to engage and empower our talented, committed staff and the skills to co-lead our school to the next level.
You will either be a current serving head or a senior leader in a primary setting with a track record of inspiring all stakeholders and proven skills in school improvement. Imaginative and innovative, you will be looking for a new challenge and relish the opportunity to work with an experienced team and in partnership with our current co-headteacher.
Bassingbourn Community Primary School is a successful, happy and welcoming school situated in South Cambridgeshire. We care deeply for our children and their welfare and progress. We are a growing school due to local housing development and to the expansion of Bassingbourn Barracks (MoD). Currently we have approximately 370 children but have projected growth to 420 by 2021. We have a justifiably high reputation for our SEND provision and for the way in which new arrivals are quickly welcomed and absorbed into the life of the school.
We can offer you:
the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and experience in a
supportive and productive partnership
enthusiastic, considerate and well-behaved children who are a joy to teach
a caring, dedicated and talented staff team
a strong, active and supportive governing body
committed and supportive parents
close links within a network of local schools
a tailored induction package that includes a mentor and access to the local authority induction programme for headteachers
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Bassingbourn Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 386 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bassingbourn Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@bassingbourn.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01763 242460
We are a growing primary school on the border of Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. Currently with 370 pupils we should be fully two form entry by September 2021. We provide for local families and those whose parents are serving at the nearby Bassingbourn Barracks. As a school we encourage staff development and flexible working.
Arranging a visit to Bassingbourn Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@bassingbourn.cambs.sch.uk.
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