Headteacher
Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
Hampshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- The indicative salary range is set at £67,290 – £77,946
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2016
- Apply by:
- 8 September 2015
Job overview
Job start Ideally January 2016, but would consider summer term 2016
We are looking for a leader. Plans have been approved to expand school buildings and bring numbers to over 500 pupils. It is a challenging opportunity for a creative and inspiring individual to preside over a changing environment whilst driving up standards.
Whitchurch is a small town, well connected by road to Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover and Newbury and by train to London (1 hour). The ideal candidate is a forward-looking, ambitious and experienced senior leader who is committed to maximising the progress and attainment of each of our children.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience of building, developing, inspiring and supporting a successful leadership team and can delegate appropriately.
- Can demonstrate substantive successful senior leadership in a school.
- Has the ability to build and articulate a shared vision and engage people to secure a successful future.
- Has excellent rapport with children, inspiring their confidence and determination.
- Is committed to, and has a vision for ensuring inclusion, diversity and access.
- Has experience of developing a broad and enriching curriculum, in which all pupils are engaged in their own learning and can personally excel.
- Is a confident and persuasive leader, who listens and values the views of others.
- Is approachable, with excellent communication skills.
Visits to the school are most welcome and can be arranged by contacting Janice Boxall (Admin Officer) on 01256 892755 or by emailing adminoffice@whitchurch.hants.sch.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, Tuesday 8th September 2015.
Interview dates: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September 2015.
Whitchurch CofE Primary 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.
Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
Daniel Road
Whitchurch
Hampshire
RG28 7LS
Tel: 01256 892755
http://www.whitchurch.hants.sch.uk/
About Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
- Whitchurch Church of England Primary School
- Daniel Road, Whitchurch
- Hampshire
- RG28 7LS
- United Kingdom
The School Site and Accommodation
The school moved to its present site in 1973 and occupies an attractive open position adjacent to the river Test. There are extensive playing fields and playground areas.
The teaching accommodation comprises eight classrooms in the older block (two storey), plus hall and a general purpose group room (T.V. music etc.). Shared work areas/libraries are located on both floors of the main building.The main block also houses the necessary administration rooms, staff room, medical room etc. There is also a purpose built extension, comprising of six classrooms, that is currently used by Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children.
School meals are prepared on site in an extensive, well equipped kitchen.
The School and the Community
The school is the only primary school within the town and the intake of pupils reflects a complete cross section of the community.
The governing body of the school is likewise representative of the whole community. Its membership is made up as follows:
Two LEA representatives
Four foundation representative (i.e. Parish Church)
Five parent representatives
Three staff representatives including the Head Teacher
Two community governors
One associate governor
The Chair of the Governors is Mrs Cathy Saint.
The school is well supported by its parent body and the active involvement of parents in the school is encouraged and appreciated.
The Friends of Whitchurch Primary School (FOWPS), to which all parents automatically belong, organises a series of fund raising and social activities and the school benefits from their endeavours to the tune of several thousands of pounds annually.
There are two playgroups in the town and the school maintains a close liaison with them to ensure a smooth transition of four year olds into school.
Most pupils transfer at the age of eleven to Testbourne Community School, sited in Whitchurch, which also offers a range of post-school activities for the community at large.
Whitchurch C.E. Primary School values the fact that its foundation in 1846 was inspired by the local parish and close links are still maintained, not just with the parish church, but with all churches in the town. All staff will be expected to promote this strand of school life.
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