Primary School Headteacher
Dundale Primary School and Nursery, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5DJThis job expired on 28 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
28 April 2021 at 5pm
Date listed
15 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L8-L21
Primary School Headteacher job summary
The Governors of Dundale Primary School & Nursery are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and passionate Headteacher who will drive forward rapid improvements in achievement whilst building on our school's existing strengths. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious school leader with the skills and expertise to build on our school's potential for rapid improvement.
We are looking to appoint a Headteacher who has:
A commitment to the wellbeing of all members of our school community.
A passion for education, inclusion, and continuing improvement.
High expectations of our children's attainment and behaviour.
Excellent communication skills and the integrity and empathy to build and maintain positive relationships within our school, local, and trust community.
A proven track record as an excellent classroom practitioner, who leads by example with the skills and knowledge to effectively motivate, develop and inspire our brilliant teachers and support staff.
A commitment to collaborative school improvement, with a track record of raising both pupil attainment and standards of teaching and learning.
The ability to make and implement difficult decisions and who is unafraid of challenge.
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 Dundale Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- leadership.recruitment@hertsforlearning.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01438845785
Dundale is a single form entry community school with approximately 200 pupils and a vision that all children thrive, love learning and develop resilient foundations for success in life as positive members of society.
It is anticipated that we will be joining the Ridgeway Learning Partnership from September 2021. Being part of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership will not only give our new Headteacher the opportunity to develop their career but the necessary local support and expertise to raise both standards of teaching and learning and pupil attainment.
Arranging a visit to Dundale Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email leadership.recruitment@hertsforlearning.co.uk.
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