Head Teacher

“We care, we learn, we succeed”

Starting point: L19-L21 dependent on experience

Cherry Orchard is a successful school at the heart of our culturally diverse community.

The Governing Body wishes to appoint an inspirational head teacher who will:

• Demonstrate a passion for education and the advancement of children.
• Lead and develop the collaborative ethos of our school.
• Build on the current success of our outstanding school.
• Bring new ideas and approaches to further enhance our practices.

Our school can offer you:

• A positive working environment with committed, enthusiastic staff and children eager to achieve.
• A successful relationship with parents and the wider community.
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body with high aspirations.
• Opportunities for your professional development.

We warmly invite you to visit our school. We have set aside Wednesday 11 March at 9.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and Thursday 12 March at 2.00 p.m. (other dates may be available on request). Please contact Sue Flannery to arrange a convenient time on 0121 554 0862 or email s.flannery@cherryorchard.bham.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 20 March 2015, noon.
Shortlisting: 26 March, Interview: 20 and 21 April.

For further details and application form please contact the Response Handling Unit on 0121 464 6488 (24 hour answerphone) or email CSURecruitment@birmingham.gov.uk quoting ref: ES1713TE.

Cherry Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Cherry Orchard Primary School
Cherry Orchard Road, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham B20 2LB
Telephone: 0121-554 0862
Facsimile: 0121-554 4162