Headteacher

Headteacher, Durham

Salary: Group 1, I.S.R. L9 - L15

Governors are seeking a strong, inspirational and dynamic leader who will bring vision and talent to our rural, family centred school, in order to continue to motivate and support our dedicated team to further success.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• has the vision to share the strategic leadership of the school, helping us to maintain and build on our successes.
• can lead, motivate and inspire children, staff, governors and parents.
• will take a leading role in driving forward further actions to raise achievement.

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to be involved in the appointment of a new Deputy Headteacher.
• the opportunity to work within a village type school in a thriving market town.
• children who are enthusiastic, eager to learn, happy, responsive and caring.
• Governors who are determined to improve the education of every child in the school.

We would welcome you to visit our school; this can be arranged by contacting the office.

Applicants will need to provide leadership of a high quality in the academic, pastoral and management fields and be able to show evidence of the successful implementation of change. The post includes a teaching commitment.

Application forms and an information pack are available from and returnable to The Corporate Director of Children and Adults Services,
c/o the School and Governor Support Service,
Children and Adults Services,
County Hall, Durham.
DH1 5UJ
on receipt of a large s.a.e. or email SGSS.Administration@durham.gov.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 1 May 2014 at 12.00 noon

Montalbo Primary School
Fairfield Road
Barnard Castle
DL128TN
Tel. No. 01833 637718

N.O.R. 83 +26 place Nursery Unit

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Disclosure form.

THE POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE