Founding Head Teacher
Southwark Free Primary School
Southwark
- Expired
- Salary:
- L11 - L24
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2012
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2011
Job overview
The Southwark Free School Trust was established to address socio-economic disadvantage in SE1 through the provision of outstanding educational opportunities. We passionately believe that social deprivation should not be a barrier to educational success. To realise our vision, we are creating a two-form entry primary school, based on a proven model, in the heart of London that will serve a vibrant and diverse local community.
We are looking to recruit a pioneering, ambitious, inspiring and committed individual to establish, develop and lead our school. In addition to this, the successful candidate will be instrumental in helping the Academy Trust develop additional new schools based on the same model. You will lead the setting up of our school in conjunction with the schools that inform our model, and with the support of a National Leader in Education.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a practicing head or an ambitious deputy seeking to advance their career through taking on an exceptional challenge. If you share the values of the Trust, and believe you have the skills, determination and passion to succeed in this post, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
To discuss this opportunity informally, please call Catherine Stevens on 07801 235424. To apply, download our application pack and supporting documentation below the 'Apply for this role' green button, before sending a covering letter and CV to southwarkfreeschool@gmail.com
The closing date for applications is Friday 9th December 2011
The Southwark Free School Trust is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from anyone, regardless of sexual orientation, sex, race, age, gender or disability.
About Southwark Free Primary School
At Southwark Free School we are committed to teaching in a creative and imaginative way, with high expectations in an inclusive environment. By creating a challenging, secure, happy environment that that develops resilience, confidence and independence in our pupils we will support and encourage each individual to succeed.We are all committed to the development of the whole child and work in partnership with parents and carers and the community to achieve our school achieve our school aims.
- To engage children in learning that develops and extends their thinking and excites their imagination.
- To instil a positive “can do” attitude to learning that will allow children to become learners for life.
- To enable children to build positive relationships by developing respect for themselves and others.
- To ensure that the school is at the heart of the local community
We believe that all can learn, aspire and succeed, we are continually striving to ‘raise the bar and narrow the gap.’ by finding ways to support and develop each individual in our school community.
We achieve this within a culture of good behaviour, mutual respect between staff and pupils and good partnerships with parents.
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