Head Teacher

Due to the retirement of our well respected and successful Head Teacher, the Governors, staff and pupils wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and innovative Head Teacher with a clear aim of leading this highly regarded, ‘very caring’ (Ofsted 2014) primary school to outstanding status.

Our new head teacher will be an inspirational leader who will be as engaging to every child as they are to parents and staff with an inclusive and entrepreneurial flair they will be committed to raising standards in teaching and learning. The school was commended as good with outstanding features during the 2014 Ofsted Inspection which will serve as a springboard to gain the recognition the school rightly deserves.

Our school is looking for a headteacher with the following qualities:

• The ability to be a motivational lead professional, with a proven track record of effective leadership, who values the contribution of all children, staff, parents, governors and local authority representatives.
• The drive, energy and vision to lead, nurture and inspire high quality teaching and learning, while embracing the school’s breadth of curriculum and inclusive character so that each child can achieve their full potential.
• The ability to recognise and build upon existing strengths and develop new opportunities, in a sustainable way, which will enhance the quality of provision and education for all children in our care.
• Demonstrably excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to think strategically about how to build upon the school’s strong foundations and plan and communicate their vision for further success.
• Be committed to developing and empowering every member of staff by ensuring continual professional development, support and trust.

In return, we can offer you:

• Happy, well-motivated, enthusiastic children, who are eager to learn and exceptionally well behaved.
• A talented, dedicated and united team who work tirelessly to ensure that every individual child reaches their full potential in a safe and stimulating environment.
• A warm, welcoming and supportive school community.
• A chance to play a key role in the next exciting chapter of our school’s life.
• An exciting challenge.

Safeguarding information

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, satisfactory references will be checked before interview.

How to apply - information for applicants

Application packs are available from the school by contacting Mrs Mcloughlin/Mrs Harris on the details below.

Longmoor Community Primary School
Hall Lane
Liverpool
L9 0EU
Tel: 0151 521 5511
Fax: 0151 521 5171
e-mail: longmoorp-ao@longmoor-pri.liverpool.sch.uk

Dates: Apply by 12pm 13 March 2015 with a commencement date of 1 September 2015
Visits to the school are available by appointment on 2, 4 and 9 March 2015
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview process lasting two consecutive days on 23 and 24 March.