Co-Headteacher
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QG5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
1 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 0.5 FTE - Wednesday - Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12-L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Petersfield Church of England Aided Primary School is seeking a Co-Headteacher.
Our school is a highly regarded Church of England School situated in the village of Orwell, 9 miles from Cambridge.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong, inspiring, forward and strategic thinking individual to work in partnership with our current, experienced co-headteacher, to lead our school from its current successful performance, through its next phases of development.
What the school offers its staff
The highly dedicated and positive staff and the governing body fully support the head teachers in the development of innovative and creative strategies for the future.
We offer a happy, safe and welcoming environment, with very friendly and well behaved children, built on our strong Christian Values.
Further details about the role
For further information, to request a pack or to arrange a visit please contact Linda Meredith and Jane Johnson, Co-Chair of Governors at chair3@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk.
We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment to reflect the communities we serve. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. This school is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent agenda and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police. Any appointment made will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK and qualifications check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to chair3@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 121 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- chair3@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01223 207382
Petersfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a small, rural school serving families from within the parish boundaries of Orwell, Arrington, Croydon, Tadlow, Whaddon and Wimpole and from many other locations outside of our Cambridgshire school catchment. We are committed to providing a high quality education within a Christian context and we work hard to create a caring environment, both inside the classroom and out. Motivated by our Christian values of friendship, trust, creativity, peace and love, we provide a rich and diverse education focusing on excellence, enjoyment, perseverance and building relationships to support and inspire our pupils throughout this stage of their lifelong learning journey.
Arranging a visit to Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chair3@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk.
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