Headteacher

Type: Teaching & Learning
Phase: Primary

About the School
Matthew Arnold Primary School is situated in the Dingle area of Liverpool, with a riverside location, close to the city. It serves a vibrant, welcoming community in an area undergoing extensive regeneration. The school and its extended facilities reflect this forward looking vision. Currently, in addition to the school itself, the large site offers a 20 resourced place Speech and Language Unit, a Children's Centre, Matthew Arnold Primary School Day Care Nursery and Initial Teacher Training as the lead school in a School Direct ITT programme. We are also part of the DGT Collaborative Schools Network and play a full role in the operation of that group.

About the Role
Due to retirement, the Governors, children and parents wish to appoint an energetic, creative and inspiring Headteacher who has the vision to lead the school to the next phase of its development. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to build on the successes achieved to date and develop its future direction and place in the community.

Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who: - is able to raise the aspirations and ambitions of children - has a commitment to and ability to secure high standards through outstanding education - wants to lead a learning community, not just a school - is able to fully involve families and community in the life and success of the school - uses appropriate aspects of the local and National agendas to benefit children and the community - is comfortable with change and its management In return, we can offer: - dedicated, enthusiastic staff - an extensive modern campus, housing a range of services, with excellent facilities - a supportive, experienced and knowledgeable Governing Body - a highly effective and forward thinking local schools' network and Headteacher association, which give opportunities for reflective practice and wellbeing initiatives - good links with three local universities Liverpool is an exciting place to live and work, with its cultural, sporting and historical heritage. Our residents enjoy a high quality environment with easy access, via excellent transport links, to both local and wider amenities (e.g. parks, National Museums, the Lake District and Snowdonia). This post will provide the successful applicant with a unique opportunity to be part of the exciting future of both the school and wider communities within this outstanding city. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to Apply
Applications can be downloaded from the school or TES websites, or obtained by request from the school. A visit to the school is welcomed and can be made on Wednesday 2nd September, Thursday 3rd September or Friday 4th September 2015. Please contact the office on 0151 539 0300 to arrange an appointment. Completed applications should be returned to the school in a sealed envelope, marked 'CONFIDENTIAL - for the attention of Miss J Pritchard - Clerk to Governors' or may be returned electronically to admin@matthewarnold.co.uk.

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th September 2015 
Short Listing Date: Wednesday 9th September 2015
Interview Date: Tuesday 15th September 2015
2nd Interview Date: Wednesday 16th September 2015

Contact Details
Dingle Lane
Liverpool
L8 9UB
Website: www.matthewarnold.co.uk

Contact Name: Sam Nuttall
Contact Telephone: 0151 539 0300
Contact e-mail: admin@matthewarnold.co.uk
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