Job details
| Job role | Leadership |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Early years, Primary |
| Working pattern | Full-time only |
| Salary | Leadership L10-15 (maybe negotiable) |
Job summary
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to be part of a Good school with Outstanding elements with a great team of colleagues
• Exceptionally well behaved, polite and enthusiastic children
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to school development
• A creative environment and curriculum that supports and enhances our values, vision and inclusive ethos
• An attractive and well -resourced school with excellent transport links
• Dedicated leadership time and ongoing commitment to your own development
The governing Body of Parklands Infants and Nursery School would like to appoint someone who:
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who has Qualified Teacher Status with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Has experience of teaching across the primary sector particularly in Key Stage One and The Foundation Stage
• Will embrace the creative, flexible curriculum in place and assist in developing this further
• Has enthusiasm for outdoor learning, using the local environment and being part of a Forest School
• Will work as part of the Leadership team to drive and lead school improvement
• Has proven experience of successful leadership and management
• Has vision, energy, honesty and loyalty and can inspire and motivate staff and children
• Has excellent organisational, interpersonal, communication skills and is a team player
• Can analyse a range of data in order to contribute to strategic planning
• Is proactive in their own ‘Learning Journey’ and development
• Is excited by the opportunities that Parklands Infants School offers
Employee benefits
Leadership role - Deputy Head
Applying for the job
Contact the school as above for any other documents relating to the vacancy or further information that you require.
Supporting documents
School overview
| School type | LA Maintained School |
|---|---|
| Education phase | Primary |
| School size | 440 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 2 to 7 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| School website | Parklands Infant School website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | head@parklandsinfants.co.uk |
About Parklands Infant School
Parklands Infants School is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher due to the retirement of the current post holder. We are a large four form of entry school with a ninety plus nursery with children from the age of two years. We also offer out of school provision in the form of breakfast and afterschool clubs. The attractive site is shared with the junior school, is situated on the outskirts of Romford with good transport links and within easy reach of local forests and country parks.
The governors would like candidates, due to the retirement of the Head Teacher and the Deputy Head Teacher, to be aware of the obligation from the LA to consider options around the future school organisation. However, governors are keen to make a successful appointment during this time as we feel it is a pivotal role for our pupils and would be more than happy to discuss further. Please contact the Chair of Governors via the school office to arrange an informal discussion.
Arranging a visit to Parklands Infant School
Candidates are able to email head@parklandsinfants.co.uk or telephone 01708 746806 to arrange a visit.
School location
Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4QX