Headteacher

The governors of Riccall Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a full time permanent headteacher with the energy, vision and drive to lead our school, children, staff and parents, in our journey from good to outstanding. If you are a positive, innovative, ambitious individual who is an inspirational and dedicated leader then we look forward to hearing from you.

Our school is welcoming, safe and supportive. We want to encourage the joy of learning so our pupils carry on learning for the rest of their lives.

We actively welcome interest from existing headteachers who are looking to further their career and also deputy heads who are looking for their first headship.

The governors are seeking a Headteacher who will inspire and challenge our staff and pupils and who is:

• excited to join our school and who will continue supporting and listening to all our pupils, parents and other groups
• an excellent head teacher who is happy, positive and approachable
• driven, has vision and ambition whilst recognising the school’s continuity and strengths
• approachable, flexible and understanding towards the needs of the children and staff whilst helping them to develop their full potential
• able to lead and inspire collaboratively in order to maintain our culture and values
• able to maintain positive links with all stakeholders including the local community and other networks.
• inspiring to our children and staff in being the best they can be
• a strong and motivational leader and role model
• strongly committed to taking the school towards outstanding for the benefit of our children.

In return we offer

• a school full of curious and inquisitive minds, keen to learn and be taught at the very highest level
• a Governing Body which is supportive and committed to your professional development.
• a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated team
• an active and supportive community of parents, governors and friends of Riccall School
• a wonderful school, well maintained, recently extended with good facilities including lots of outdoor space, in a small village close to York

For more information please ask for a pack from: The School Office on 01757 248234 or email: admin@riccall.n-yorks.sch.uk.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, ideally to be on Monday 18th May or Monday 1st June, but if you cannot make these dates do speak to us. Please contact the school office to arrange: 01757 248234.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 8th June 2015 at noon.
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th June 2015.
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June 2015.

Riccall Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.