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  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    11 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 March 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

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  • The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with experience of being a Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or Senior Leadership Team member who confidently models excellent teaching and could develop the school for further success. A sound understanding/experience of the needs of SEND/ECHP students within a mainstream setting is essential.

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L6 - L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

Slimbridge Primary School offers an exciting opportunity to lead our popular and thriving village school.

We are looking for a candidate who has successfully fulfilled any of the following roles:

  • Headship (including an extended Acting Headship)
  • Deputy Headship
  • Assistant Headteacher
  • Recognised member of a School Leadership Team
  • Has successfully worked in more than one school setting

We seek a Headteacher who:

  • Whole heartedly embraces our vision ‘A Great Education for All’
  • Inspires confidence and trust
  • Builds positive relationships within and beyond the school
  • Communicates effectively with stakeholders and wider audiences
  • Is committed to realising the potential of all pupils within a rich, exciting, and progressive curriculum
  • Confidently manages a range of evidence, including data, to monitor and support continuous school improvement
  • Builds and maintains an effective staff team
  • Values the importance of positive home/school links
  • Is not averse to a little timely humour
  • Has a basic understanding of school budgets (further training available)

Qualifications:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (NPQH is desirable but not essential)
  • Commitment to continuous professional development

What the school offers its staff

  • Warm welcome from pupils, parents, and the wider community
  • Salary commensurate to experience
  • Proactive and supportive Friends of Slimbridge School (FOSS)
  • Caring staff team
  • A supportive Governing Board committed to your and the school’s success; to your professional development and personal well-being.

The Governors recognise that our successful candidate may be new to Headship and require additional training and support in some aspects of the role, whole school finance for example. Slimbridge Primary School Governors are committed to appropriately supporting their newly appointed Headteacher.


Commitment to safeguarding

Slimbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and must have two fully supportive references.

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About Slimbridge Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
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School size
131 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Phone number
01453890216

A rural village school in Slimbridge which has gained a strong reputation for valuing children as individuals, and providing support, and new experiences in a happy school community where everyone matters. We achieve this through partnerships between children, parents, carers, staff, governors, and the wider community.
Current NOR 131, increasing to 140 in September 2023

Arranging a visit to Slimbridge Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@slimbridge.gloucs.sch.uk.

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