Head Teacher
Thorpe Lea Primary School
Egham
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 2 - Salary up to £63,585 plus up to 25% discretionary payment for exceptional performance.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2015
Job overview
The governing body is looking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic and passionate Headteacher to replace our highly respected Headteacher. Our school comprises some 215 pupils aged 3 to 11 years within a warm, inclusive environment where every child and adult matters, recently described by inspectors thus, ‘There is an overall atmosphere of community, harmony and warmth’. We pride ourselves on strong leadership and management and seek a Headteacher who can continue our journey by inspiring all our stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who:
- is a visionary leader, who is ambitious to improve pupils’ outcomes and committed to developing excellent quality of teaching and outstanding standards.
- has a clear vision and is able to inspire, lead, motivate and challenge staff, pupils and parents
- has excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- has the ability to work in partnership with other schools, professional partners and community members
- is innovative and creative, seeking novel solutions to achieve outstanding outcomes
We can offer:
- welcoming pupils who are happy, well-behaved, friendly and keen to learn
- a strong, dedicated team of teachers and support staff
- a collaborative working environment where all teachers have a professional mentor
- a talented, supportive skilled leadership team and governing body
- strong opportunities to develop professionally
Our school values are an important part of school life and are:
High Expectations, Respect, Teamwork, Nurturing Care, Diversity, Creativity and Curiosity
Please send completed application forms by email to admin@thorpe-lea.surrey.sch.uk.
Further information on the school can be found on the school’s website: www.thorpe-lea.surrey.sch.uk.
Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact Geraldine Clifford on 01784 456398 to arrange an appointment.
Thorpe Lea Primary School recruits according to Safer Recruitment guidelines and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS and qualifications check.
Closing date: Noon, Monday 11th May 2015
Interview dates: Monday, 18th and Tuesday, 19th May 2015 (part days only for each candidate)
Thorpe Lea Primary School
Huntingfield Way
Egham
Surrey
TW20 8DY
Tel: 01784 456398
Fax: 01784 462614
Happy, safe children who achieve their potential
Group 2 NOR 215
Headteacher: Mrs L Semper
E-mail: reception@thorpe-lea.surrey.sch.uk
Deputy Headteacher: Mr C Haxell
www.thorpe-lea.surrey.sch.uk
About Thorpe Lea Primary School
- Thorpe Lea Primary School
- Huntingfield Way, Thorpe Lea, Egham
- Surrey
- TW20 8DY
- United Kingdom
Thorpe Lea Primary School is a co-educational, non-denominational, state-run primary school for children aged 2-11. It is situated in Egham in Surrey and it has 211 pupils currently enrolled at the school. Thorpe Lea Primary School has one class per year group with spacious, well equipped classrooms. The school is located on a large site with a large outdoor areas to foster pupils’ learning through creative play, curiosity and discovery. There is also a large computer suite and all the classes are equipped with Interactive White Boards, broadband and a minimum of two computers each. The school was rated ‘good’ in its latest Ofsted report.
Headteacher
Zoe Ezzard
Values and Vision
The school strives to give each child the opportunity to enjoy and achieve in all areas, while develop core life values. The children are taught about having an awareness of their responsibility as citizens and to appreciate the world at large. Its vision is to make Thorpe Lea Primary the school of choice in its community by achieving a strong reputation based on innovative and impactful learning strategies and excellent leadership and strong results.
Ofsted
“Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics. By the end of Year 6 attainment is in line with the expected standards. They also achieve well in other subjects including history, geography and religious education. Teaching is good. All groups of pupils learn well and are now making faster progress from their starting points. Teachers make sure that pupils know precisely how to improve their work due to detailed feedback.”
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