Headteacher
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7NHThis job expired on 4 September 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2020
Closing date
4 September 2019 at 1am
Date listed
29 May 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- £47,501 to £56,434
Headteacher job summary
Our Headteacher is retiring at Christmas and the Governors are now seeking to appoint someone to lead the school forward whilst maintaining our Ofsted “Outstanding” status and continuing to advocate our core belief to “let every light shine”.
Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular, inclusive, village school which takes pupils from the two villages and surrounding area.
We are looking for an inspirational leader with a proven record of outstanding teaching who will embrace the Christian ethos of our school and who will nurture our children’s potential enabling them to reach their goals and ambitions.
Our ideal candidate will:
• be able to embrace and continue to embed the Christian ethos evident throughout our school
• have the expertise and understanding of the uniqueness of every child and the impact of this on their progress
• be adept at challenging, inspiring, coaching and mentoring staff
• be committed to working with all stakeholders and the community
• be able to work in partnership with the governing body to take the school forward
• be proactive in seeking advice when appropriate and open to support when offered
• have a flair for leadership and the strength to lead the school successfully through the day to day challenges and educational changes.
The Governing Body will provide solid ongoing support and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to working closely with the governors providing high
quality leadership and the best possible education for the children.
In return we offer:
• a popular and oversubscribed school
• a strong, committed and supportive staff team who take pride in their work and are ready to move forward
• well-motivated children who are willing to learn
• children, staff and parents with a good understanding of acceptable behaviour
• a supportive, stable and experienced governing body
• an active and successful “Friends” Association with an excellent fund-raising record
• a strong Christian ethos with excellent links, support and involvement from the local Rector
• strong links with the Diocese of Norwich
• an openness to continue and develop supportive relationships with like-minded schools
• “Outstanding” Ofsted - July 2015
• “Good” SIAMS – November 2014
• an attractive, well maintained and stimulating working environment which is conducive to calm, purposeful learning and motivates and engages all children
• school facilities that have recently had significant investment
We would encourage interested candidates to visit the school on an informal basis to appreciate the school and its potential. To arrange a visit, please contact our School Administrator, Mrs Karen Reeman, telephone 01508 492700 or email
office@alpington.norfolk.sch.uk
All candidates will need to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, in order to undertake the requirements of the role.
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 Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alpington and Bergh Apton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@alpington.norfolk.sch.uk
School location
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