Head Teacher
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RBThis job expired on 9 January 2020
Job start date
1 April 2020
Closing date
9 January 2020 at 5pm
Date listed
4 December 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- £56,579 to £77,048
Head Teacher job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the Headteacher of our inclusive, pupil-centred, ambitious school which is looking forward to the next phase of its development.
We are looking to appoint an experienced leader who will build on and develop the vision of our dedicated, hard-working team who believe passionately in the “Aspire, Believe, Achieve” ethos of our school. Above all else, we are seeking a compassionate Headteacher who will always put the child at the heart of every decision they make.
We are looking for a Headteacher who is:
able to articulate a clear vision for the successful future of the school, building on the existing culture of inclusivity and achievement
experienced in curriculum development and delivery and has the highest aspirations for all, including those with Special Educational Needs
passionate about raising standards and has a proven track record of doing so
committed to inspiring and leading a large multi-professional team, working collaboratively with senior leaders, teachers, support staff, governors, parents and the wider community
innovative and adaptable in finding solutions to challenges
We can offer:
the opportunity to lead one of the largest primary schools in Reading with children who love coming to school
a committed and very hard-working team who are determined to help all children reach their potential
a stable and passionate senior leadership team
an innovative approach to Special Educational Needs provision integrated within a mainstream setting
a unique ethos of care for all
the ongoing support of Brighter Futures for Children (Reading Local Authority)
strong partnerships with other local schools as part of the Whitley Excellence Cluster (WEC)
a supportive and highly engaged governing body
the opportunity to make a difference
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Thursday 9 January 2020 with shortlisting on Friday 10 January.
Interviews will take place on [23 and 24 January 2020]. One of the Recruitment Panel will seek to visit each applicant’s current setting in week commencing 13 January as part of the process.
We would be delighted to welcome you to our school to meet the team and our wonderful children. Please make an appointment and obtain an application form by contacting Jason Owen on 0118 937 2838 or email jason.owen@reading.gov.uk .
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.
About Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 577 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jason.owen@reading.gov.uk
School location
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