Headteacher

Governors at this unique, forward-thinking and highly successful school seek a Headteacher with the passion, commitment and appetite for continuous improvement.

Ridgeway Primary School and Nursery is a large maintained school located in spacious surroundings just outside Croydon , recently judged Outstanding by Ofsted.

With the retirement of our Headteacher, Governors now seek an innovative, inspirational and experienced leader with shared values and vision, to lead us into the next stage of our development. The successful candidate will build on our many strengths and achievements to ensure we are at the forefront of primary practice. Above all, you will help secure Ridgeway's future.

Our new Headteacher will be someone who:

• Is an experienced and creative leader, either a headteacher already or a dynamic deputy head looking for their next move
• Has the highest expectations and the energy and determination to strive for excellence
• Can quickly establish high quality relationships with the children, staff, parents and governors within this collaborative and high performing community
• Has strong collaborative leadership skills and can identify and nurture talent whilst motivating and inspiring others
• Has a track record in raising standards and improving school effectiveness.
• Is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning that meets the needs of all our children
• Is committed to developing our inclusive and nurturing ethos

In return, Ridgeway can offer you:

• 670 independent, enthusiastic and self-motivated learners with an excellent attitude and maturity towards their learning
• Experienced senior leaders and a cohesive team of talented and dedicated staff
• Interested and involved parents who respect a strong home partnership agreement
• The support of a strong and ambitious governing body
• Well established partnerships with other learning organisations and a school that actively works with other schools to extend outstanding practice.

The attached Candidate Pack gives you a taste of our school and you can also visit our website on www.ridgewayprimaryschool.org.uk. But the best way to find out more, is to visit us: if you want to do so, call Emma Formby or Michael Watson on 020 3194 3147 or email info@tesprime.com. If you would like an informal conversation about the role or to request an application form, please contact Emma Formby or Michael Watson.

Closing date: 26th June 2015 at noon

Interviews: 6th & 7th July 2015

Ridgeway Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references. Promoting equality and diversity.

CROYDON COUNCIL

www.croydon.gov.uk

INVESTOR IN PEOPLE POSITIVE ABOUT DISABLED PEOPLE

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