Headteacher

Orchard Park Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR

35 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:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - 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

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About Orchard Park Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Orchard Park Community Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@orchardpark.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223 438200
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orchard-park-community-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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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