Headteacher
Orchard Park Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
May 2024 or September 2024
Closing date
4 January 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 November 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- View all Full timejobs - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15 - 21
What skills and experience we're looking for
- is innovative, inspirational, and able to motivate our staff and children ensuring they feel valued and supported.
- is able to bring out the best in every pupil, with excellent behaviour management skills
- can shape the future direction of the school, with ambition, drive and creativity, with the ability to articulate a clear vision.
- puts safety and well-being of pupils and staff at the forefront of all actions and decisions
- is a capable and confident communicator
- brings proven leadership, interpersonal and management skills.
- has a pragmatic focus on how to use our resources effectively.
- understands that school improvement is a constant need and has a strong record of improvement and evidence of impact
- develops staff with coaching, support, and empowerment
- can continue to build on strong relationships with our parents, local schools and the wider community
What the school offers its staff
- develop professionally and personally, with full support for your continuing professional development
- lead a school with a positive and nurturing ethos
- further promote strong relationships between all stakeholders
- further develop a stable, well-run school of a size that supports a welcoming and caring school ethos and that is well recognised in the local area
- work alongside a creative and dedicated Senior Leadership Team
- enhance the skills and expertise of an experienced, knowledgeable staff team who are committed and supportive
- further enhance a rich and diverse curriculum to promote the development needs of each child
- work with an experienced Governing Board, with a broad range of skills
- manage excellent facilities that will provide the right setting for your aspirations and plans
- work within a well-designed and well-equipped school building on a large site with varied play options
- work within the unique and thriving city of Cambridge with its excellent cultural life, local amenities and transport links.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below
About Orchard Park Community Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01223 438200
Orchard Park Community Primary School is a small school situated on the northern boundary of the City of Cambridge in the growing Orchard Park development. We are fortunate to have a new beautifully designed school which is well equipped and surrounded by open play space. Our school was recently reaffirmed as 'Good' by Ofsted (March 2017) and is a unique and special place to work.
Arranging a visit to Orchard Park Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk.
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