EXPIRED

Headteacher

Carterton Primary School, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3AD

This job expired on 9 January 2023 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2023

• Closing date

  9 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 November 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: We are looking for a highly motivated, inspiring leader with purposeful vision to build on the successes of our school. We are an improving school with more work to do. This is an exciting opportunity to take our school to the next level.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L15 - L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a determined and forward-thinking Senior Leader seeking a stimulating new challenge? If so, Carterton Primary School is the opportunity to drive your career forward.

We are an ambitious school located in the heart of a military town in Oxfordshire. The school aims for excellence in the delivery of core subjects and takes great pride in the achievements of pupils across the broader subjects.

We are looking for a highly motivated, inspiring leader with purposeful vision to build on the successes of our school. It is a rewarding place for both adults and children to learn, grow and develop.

So why not request an information pack and visit us and see for yourself? The school governors, our talented, enthusiastic staff and happy, motivated pupils look forward to welcoming you.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• Can demonstrate substantive successful senior leadership in a primary school.
• Has substantial primary teaching experience and is an able and versatile classroom practitioner.
• Has experience across the primary range, including EYFS and has a curriculum strength or strong interest, enabling them to support in teaching and extra-curricular activities where appropriate.
• Demands ambitious standards for all pupils regardless of disadvantage, background or starting point.
• Has the experience, drive and passion to make a real and notable difference in raising standards of achievement.
• Can continue the rapid improvement of teaching across the school, especially in literacy and mathematics.
• Can develop leadership and management at all levels; to create a culture of professionalism.
• Is not afraid to try new ideas to challenge our children.
• who promotes resilience and independence, encouraging children to thrive on the positives of their educational journey.
• Is able and willing to work hand in hand with the children, parents, staff and governors to deliver the very best for our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment.
• Diversity of students.
• Strong links to the military.
• A competitive package - L15 – L21 (flexibility for exceptional candidates).
• The opportunity to shape the mission, vision, values, and long-term strategic direction and to lead rapid improvements for the benefit of our children.
• A commitment and investment in your continued professional development.
• An established positive relationship with the parents of children at the school.
• A warm, nurturing environment for working and learning.
• Pupils with a positive attitude to learning, who are hardworking, caring, and proud to attend their school.
• A strong package of support from the LA’s School Improvement Team.
• A whole school passion to achieve the very best for our children.
• A highly experienced and effective Governing Board, who are striving to make Carterton Primary school the best it can be.

Further details about the role

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01993 842502 or email office.2252@cps-sch.org.uk

For further details and an electronic application pack, please email recruitment@cps-sch.org.uk Applications will need to be returned electronically to recruitment@cps-sch.org.uk

Carterton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oxfordshire Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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About Carterton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 279 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Carterton Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office.2252@cps-sch.org.uk
• Phone number: 01993 842502
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/carterton-primary-school (opens in new tab)

A bit about us… Carterton Primary School:
We are part of the Carterton Partnership of 5 Primaries and 1 Secondary School. The schools work together to provide a variety of opportunities for staff and pupils to develop new skills and build relationships.
We have a committed leadership team, dedicated to providing our children with the best possible education.
We are made up of friendly and caring staff who enjoy being part of our team.
Our children are polite, happy and enjoy coming to school.

Arranging a visit to Carterton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.2252@cps-sch.org.uk.

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