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Headteacher

Fordingbridge Infant School

Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Salary:
The Indicative Pay Range is set at £48,991 to £56,671
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2015
Apply by:
20 April 2015

Job overview

An exciting opportunity! We are seeking a new headteacher to build upon our existing high attainment and core values: someone who is informed, inspirational and reflective to lead our successful infant school forward through its next stage of continuous improvement. This follows the promotion of the current headteacher.  

Fordingbridge is situated on the edge of the New Forest, with easy access to Bournemouth, Salisbury and Southampton. Fordingbridge Infant School provides a happy, secure and stimulating environment in spacious leafy grounds, currently for 177 pupils. There are six classes arranged in pairs for three year groups.

You should have:

  • Enthusiasm and a clear understanding of current infant education
  • Vision and strategic thinking: the ability to identify future direction for further improvement, to formulate the strategic plan and to lead and monitor its implementation
  • A proven record of effective leadership, management and interpersonal skills
  • Recent experience of developing quality teaching and learning in EYFS/KS1
  • Commitment to the caring and inclusive ethos of this school where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed

In return, we can offer you:

  • Happy, well-behaved, highly motivated and responsive children
  • Caring and effective teaching staff who have high expectations focused on pupils’ individual needs
  • Governors who are supportive, challenging and committed to delivering the best we can for our pupils, headteacher and staff
  • A well-maintained, spacious building in attractive grounds with friendly and informed administrative and support staff

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01425 653624 or email adminoffice@fordingbridge-inf.hants.sch.uk. The school website is http://fordingbridgeinf.co.uk/.

For further details and an application pack, please contact Education Personnel Services by email eps-recruitment@hants.gov.uk or by telephone 023 8038 3535 (24 hour answerphone).

Closing Date: Noon, Monday 20th April 2015.
Interview Dates: Monday 11th May, Tuesday 12th May 2015.

Fordingbridge Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Fordingbridge Infant School
Penny’s Lane
Fordingbridge
Hampshire
SP6 1HJ

About Fordingbridge Infant School

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+44 1425 653624

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