Primary Head Teacher
Prestwood Junior School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 2 (L13-L19)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014/January 2015
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2014
Job overview
Primary Head Teacher, Buckinghamshire
Junior School Headteacher, Prestwood, Gt. Missenden, Bucks
Great teacher? Great leader? Our outstanding junior school needs a new headteacher to build on success to date and develop a new vision as our current head moves on to a new career challenge.
Prestwood is a village in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Prestwood Junior is a two-form entry of 227 happy, motivated pupils aged 7 to 11, making good progress in all areas of the curriculum. The school is a focal point for the community with strong links to the local infant school. In recent years the number of pupils from outside catchment has grown, making for an increasingly diverse school.
Prestwood Junior School aims to provide high quality teaching and learning, which all children enjoy, achieving the highest standards in a caring environment,
Leader wanted
We are looking for candidates with a proven track record of setting a clear vision and motivating the whole school to deliver results, enabling children to achieve their best.
You will be supported in this by a proactive governing body, a committed teaching staff and an enthusiastic Friends Association. Experienced headteachers, deputy, assistant or acting headteachers are encouraged to apply as are ambitious, qualified teachers looking to take the next step.
The ideal candidate:
- Able to motivate staff and pupils to achieve their goals and objectives in line with the culture, ethos and behavioural standards of the school
- Able to drive and manage change proactively and positively
- Personnel management skills at SMT level
- Outstanding classroom practice and mentoring skills
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Experience of raising standards and Ofsted inspection
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 28th April 2014 at 12 noon
Interviews: 16th May 2014
Application forms can be downloaded from Bucks vacancies.
School visits can be arranged through our school office. Please call 01494 863687 or email office@prestwood-jun.bucks.sch.uk.
About Prestwood Junior School
- Prestwood Junior School
- Clare Road, Prestwood, Great Missenden
- Buckinghamshire
- HP16 0NR
- United Kingdom
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