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Executive Headteacher

Executive Headteacher

Wooler First School and Glendale Community Middle School Collaboration

Northumberland

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
25 April 2014

Job overview

Executive Headteacher, Northumberland

The collaborating governing bodies of these two successful and popular rural schools invite applications for the post of Executive Headteacher with effect from 1 September 2014.

The two schools are working together to appoint a joint Executive Headteacher, creating a very special opportunity for someone with who can bring the right strategic vision, inspiration, and strong and proven leadership to our stunning part of North Northumberland.

Are you the person to help us on our journey to make our two good schools outstanding?

The schools are both situated in the small town of Wooler, approximately 20 miles from Alnwick and 17 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland. This is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, in the foothills of the Cheviots and on the edge of the Northumberland National Park.

The two schools offer:

  • Motivated pupils who are keen to explore new challenges
  • Highly professional, dedicated staff and supportive governors
  • An exciting and diverse environment with great opportunities for outdoor learning at all ages
  • A local community with both schools firmly at its heart.

What you can offer us:

  • A strong vision and passion for the education of children and young people in a rural environment
  • A determined commitment to work in partnership to move two good schools to be outstanding
  • The ability to inspire and engage pupils, staff, parents and the wider community in a clear and shared vision for the future.

Why not come and see us and the local area? Interested candidates are invited to visit the schools in advance of their application. For further information go to the schools' websites: www.glendale.northumberland.sch.uk and www.wooler.northumberland.sch.uk.

Wooler First School and Glendale Middle School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Application forms and further details obtainable by downloading an applicant's pack and applying on line at https://www.hirewire.co.uk/LA/1053601/THW_JobBoard.aspx

Completed forms must be returned by noon on 25 April 2014.
Interview dates: 14th and 15th May 2014.

Wooler First School and Glendale Community Middle School

Wooler First School
Ryecroft Way
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6EB
Tel: 01668 281260
Email: admin@wooler.northumberland.sch.uk

Wooler First School: 2 - 9 First School of 113 pupils plus a 34 place pre-school

Glendale Community Middle School
Brewery Lane Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6QF
Tel: 01668 281470
Fax: 01668 281210
email: admin@glendale.northumberland.sch.uk

Group 2, Glendale Community Middle School: 9 - 13 Middle School of 124 pupils

About Wooler First School and Glendale Community Middle School Collaboration

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