Head of School
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS39 6TYThis job expired on 15 April 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 March 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L4 to L8
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting new opportunity at Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School for an outstanding and successful Head of School to take a leading role within the school.
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School is a thriving village school. The school is an academy, part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.
Job overview
You’ll have a clear and compelling vision and a strong belief in the importance of education, supporting the Executive Headteacher in active leadership duties. You’ll enable learners to become ambitious, capable and well-rounded through an exciting and creative curriculum
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Job requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status and a proven track record of leadership success and achievement at middle or senior management level
- Key, up-to-date knowledge of curriculum/assessment requirements and developments across the whole school
- Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills with both staff and students
- A proven track record of successful engagement with parents and the wider school community
- Effective provision of teaching, learning and assessment strategies
- Ability to utilise data to monitor and sustain whole-school attainment and progress
The job comes with a teaching commitment of up to 2 days, in either a Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 class. It would be desirable for the candidate to also take on the role of Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
What the school offers its staff
We have a small, friendly and supportive team committed to providing the very best possible education for all our children. As a school we have a commitment to varied extra-curricular activities and provide a broad and balanced curriculum.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are strongly advised; please telephone the school secretary Michelle Hazard or email the school office. Dates and times for visits are below, but please feel free to ask for an alternative if you are unable to attend at these times.
Recruiting Timeline
Job advert live: Friday 15th March
Visits to the school: Thursday 21st March and Monday 25th March at 2:00pm and 4:00pm
Job closing: Monday 15th April
Shortlisting: Tuesday 16th April
Interview date: Wednesday 24th April
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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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@farringtongurneyschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01761452419
Arranging a visit to Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@farringtongurneyschool.co.uk.
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