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  • Job start date

    1 September 2022

  • Closing date

    28 January 2022 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 January 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£51402 - £59581

Headteacher job summary

The Governing Board of Pulham Church of England VC Primary School wish to appoint an exceptional individual who is highly motivated and inspirational as their Headteacher. The successful candidate will have the skills and experience to ensure continued opportunities for growth and success for our pupils and staff, as the school continues on its improvement journey. We need someone with unwavering drive and vision to lead us into the next phase of our school’s future as we continue to live out our Christian vision and ‘Shine like lights in the world’. They will be expected to maintain positive relationships with colleagues, governors, parents, the local church and the community.

Our school is centred in the heart of the Pulhams. It has close relationships with the community that surrounds it, and a committed, active Parent Teacher Association. The voice of the School Council also plays an important part in decision making adding an important element to the school.

Wellbeing is at the heart of the school for pupils, staff and parents/carers and this contributes to a high level of success within the school.

We are looking for a dedicated and professional Headteacher who will:

Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Establish a creative and responsive approach to teaching and learning and contribute to the development of collaborative practices and processes within the school
Demonstrate the ability to empower all children to take an active part in their own learning and achieve their potential in a positive and creative environment
Uphold and develop the Christian ethos and aims of the school and its children

In return we are proud to offer you:

An exciting opportunity to become headteacher of a popular and successful school
Enthusiastic, happy children who have a positive approach to learning
Friendly children, supportive parents/carers, and excellent community relationships
A committed and passionate team of dedicated staff and an engaged and effective Governing Board
Opportunities for further professional development
Please read our information pack, job description and person specification along with a visit to our website – www.pulhamprimaryschool.org.uk

Potential candidates are more than welcome to visit the school and experience what is on offer. Please contact Gill Hipwell (Vice Chair of Governors) for an informal discussion and to arrange a visit – gill.hipwell@greatgreenfarm.co.uk Given the current circumstances visitors to the school will be required to undertake a lateral flow test and wear masks.

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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About Pulham Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
128 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Phone number
01379 676313

Pulham Church of England Primary School is a friendly and successful rural Primary School with 135 pupils on roll and a highly committed team of hard-working staff.

Arranging a visit to Pulham Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gill.hipwell@greatgreenfarm.co.uk.

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