Headteacher
Longhoughton Church of England Primary School, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3AJThis job expired on 26 February 2024
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
26 February 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 February 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a full time role
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8 -14
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our new Headteacher will:
• Be an outstanding primary practitioner with a track record of professional and inspirational leadership which drives school improvement
• Be able to ensure high quality education by effectively leading and managing teaching and learning
• Engage with all stakeholders to create a shared culture and positive climate
• Uphold and promote our distinctive Christian vision and values
• Get the best out of the entire staff team
• Be committed to all children achieving their highest potential
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Enthusiastic and eager children
• Good links with the church and local community
• A supportive environment and a committed Governing Body
• Strong partnerships with local schools
• A staff team who are forward looking and keen to develop the best opportunities for children
Further details about the role
The Governors are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher for this welcoming Church of England primary school, which is at the heart of its local community.
Our Christian Vision is that – Everyone is Welcome. This is founded in 1 Peter 4:10 – 11: ‘God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of gifts. Use them well to serve one another.’
Everyone who spends time learning and growing at Longhoughton is encouraged to reach their full potential with courage, compassion and creativity to make a difference in the future. We are respectful of God’s world, working together to create a loving and caring community.
The school is set within the village of Longhoughton, with more than half of our children coming from service families.
As the new Headteacher, your inspirational leadership will help the school to continue to make a difference to the lives of all of our children.
We warmly welcome, and encourage, prior to application, a visit to our school. Visits will
take place week commencing 5th and 12th February 2024. To arrange a visit
appointment, please contact the school office on 01665 577204
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 Longhoughton Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 82 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@longhoughton.northumberland.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01665 577204
Arranging a visit to Longhoughton Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@longhoughton.northumberland.sch.uk.
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