Headteacher

Woodside Junior School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6NW

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2023

• Closing date

  20 April 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 February 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - This is a full time position.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L12-L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspirational leader who will:

· Put the child at the heart of every decision. Our children have told us that they want a Head who is: “serious but, fun; someone they feel comfortable talking to and who will listen to their ideas; someone who is fair and respectful.”

· Help us shape and implement an exciting vision for the future development of the school, building on the excellent foundations now in place to create a community where together we learn, love, achieve and flourish.

· Have a passion for learning and high aspirations for every member of the school.

We would be delighted to welcome you to our school. Please make an appointment via the school office to arrange a visit - office@wsd.odbst.org or 01494 725897. The recruitment pack is attached to this advert.

What the school offers its staff

Woodside Junior School, Amersham is a high achieving two form entry junior school within the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST). We are passionate about providing a rich and relevant curriculum for every child, allowing them to be the very best they can be. Our pupils are eager to learn, keen to develop their aptitudes and skills, well-behaved and fun. As our Head you will work closely with the Trust and have the support of our hardworking and dedicated staff, the governing body and our families.

Commitment to safeguarding

ODBST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. ODBST is an Equal Opportunities Employer. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”.

Applying for the job

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Headteacher Recruitment Pack 10.02.2023.pdf - 977 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodside Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Woodside Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@wsd.odbst.org
• Phone number: 01494725897
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodside-junior-school (opens in new tab)

Woodside Junior School, Amersham is a high achieving two form entry junior school within the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST). We are passionate about providing a rich and relevant curriculum for every child, allowing them to be the very best they can be. Our pupils are eager to learn, keen to develop their aptitudes and skills, extremely well-mannered and fun. Our staff is hardworking and dedicated to the well-being of our pupils and their families. Our parents are extremely supportive of the school’s work.

Arranging a visit to Woodside Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@wsd.odbst.org.

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