Headteacher

New Road is a one and a half form entry Primary School of 300 pupils in 12 classes plus a Nursery Unit with up to 60 children. When the current Head retires in Summer 2015 we want a dynamic and passionate new Head who will work with the existing strong leadership team and supportive staff to build on the sound progress made in the last few years. Our children are keen to learn and our School is well-resourced. The combination of a dedicated team of teaching and support staff and the potential of both the pupils and the site mean that this role gives a real opportunity for significant achievement.

The School draws its pupils from a very diverse, stable and supportive community and we want a Head who will engage with our community and will help all the children to feel included and supported. We also want a Head who is committed to working in partnership with others to both impart and instil best practice.

There is more detail about the School and about the person we are looking for in our application pack.

Visits to the School are encouraged to see for yourself the progress we are making and to talk to staff and pupils. Please contact our office manager Sandra Payne (payns006@medway.org.uk or 01634 843084) to arrange a suitable time to visit.

Medway has many facilities, affordable housing and excellent links to London and the Continent. For more information on the area please go to www.medway.gov.uk/teachingcareers.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An application pack can be downloaded from the links below or email: teaching@medway.gov.uk.

Completed application forms should be retuned to Julie Jones, Teacher Recruitment Co-ordinator, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham ME4 4TR or emailed to: teaching@medway.gov.uk

References, one of which should be from your Chair of Governors or current Headteacher and the other from your Local Authority, may be sought as soon as applications are received.

All applications will, of course, be treated with the strictest confidence.

Closing date for applications is 10th April and the selection process will take place on 27th and 28th April.

New Road Primary School with attached Nursery