Headteacher
Tendring Primary School, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0BP27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
4 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 September 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: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L12-L19
What skills and experience we're looking for
The table below outlines the key skills and experience required for this position. There is also an expectation that the Headteacher will aspire to the new The panel will use the following assessment tools: the application form; interview/assessment activities; references and other employment checks. Requirement Essential Desirable • If NPQH is not held alternative recognised academic and professional qualifications • Qualified Teacher Status • Evidence of continuing professional development • NPQH • Experience across the primary age range • Proven record of successful classroom teaching at a good or outstanding level • Proven record of successful experience as a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher Competent ICT skills and knowledge • Experience of teaching in more than one key stage • Experience of outdoor learning and forest schools • A positive commitment to understand and implement the School Vision • Ability to promote and ensure the Vision is understood and acted upon by staff • Proven leadership and management skills • A clear vision of excellence in primary education • A proven ability to raise and maintain educational standards and a commitment to high standards of achievement , both through attainment and progress • Understanding of school improvement planning and subsequent budget planning • Understanding of the principles of accountability and quality assurance to achieve best possible pupil outcomes • Ability to enthusiastically lead the School • Understanding of the strategic role of the Governing Body and an ability to work effectively with Governors • Ability to create and maintain close working relationships with neighbouring schools • Ability to delegate, monitor and evaluate information • Evidence of good working relationships with parents and the wider school community • Commitment to the continuing professional development of all staff • Ability to lead by example and inspire others to achieve positive results • Ability to initiate and manage change sensitively in pursuit of strategic objectives • A commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and an up to date knowledge of Child Protection procedures • Knowledge of current Health and Safety Regulations and Responsibilities • Experience of Performance Management of both teaching and support staff • Evidence of engaging with school parent associations and the wider community. • Experience of project management and dealing with finance and premises issues Page 13 Person Specification (continued) Requirement Essential Desirable • Effective, innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current curricular and educational issues/relevant legislation • Clear knowledge and understanding of assessment and monitoring procedures and ability to implement these • Positive disposition to inclusion and equality of access to educational provision for all children with proven long lasting impact • An understanding of consistent approaches to behaviour management • Clear understanding of what is effective teaching and learning • A high regard for the personal achievement and development of each child • Innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning • Appreciation of the role of SENCo • Experience of working with other professional agencies, learning networks, partnerships and clusters • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Adaptable and flexible approach • Desire to promote respect between children, staff, parents and governors • Well organised and able to manage time effectively, to delegate, to prioritise and to meet deadlines • Able to develop genuine empathetic relationships with everyone • High standards of professionalism • Solution focussed disposition and a positive attitude especially to challenge and change • Ability to work as a team player and be supportive of team working • Ability to recognise and utilise staff strengths • Ability to build, support, motivate and work as part of a high performing team
What the school offers its staff
Located in the small rural village of Tendring in North-East Essex drawing pupils from across the Tendring area, the school is set in a three-acre site with original buildings dating back to 1896. The school has extended over the years to include new buildings and extensive outdoor learning facilities. Our vibrant school is a very special place with a kind and caring outlook, where every child is encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. We aim to do this through excellence in the classroom, provision of a broad and varied curriculum supported by well-resourced delivery, and by offering experiences and opportunities that develop every child in both breadth and depth. We know that pupils who have a positive attitude towards their learning will make good progress and be successful. Consequently, instilling all our pupils with 'growth mindsets' has become a key priority for our school and beyond. We want all our pupils to relish challenges, embrace their mistakes as part of the learning process, value the importance of effort, respond carefully to feedback and take inspiration from others. This will help them to achieve, not only with us, but also in their future lives as adults. Our Forest School runs throughout the year, visiting our woods in all weathers (except for high winds). Pupils use full sized tools, play, learn boundaries of behaviour; both physical and social, establish and grow in confidence, self-esteem and become self-motivated.
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 Tendring Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Tendring Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- t.baker@tendring-pri.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 07534406864
Arranging a visit to Tendring Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.baker@tendring-pri.essex.sch.uk.
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