Headteacher

Parkfield School is looking for a forward thinking, motivational leader to build on our current successes and lead the school into it’s next exciting phase.

Parkfield School was judged to be “Outstanding” in our last 2008 Ofsted Inspection. The school enjoys exempt status since this date. The dedicated and professional team of staff and governors are committed to continual improvement and to providing an outstanding educational experience for all pupils.

We are proud of the school’s achievements and its place in the local community and this is an opportunity to build further on our many current strengths.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

• is innovative with proven track record of effective leadership;
• has a passion for teaching and learning with high expectations of staff and pupils;
• will inspire, challenge and support the pupils, staff, parents and wider community;
• has excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;
• is committed to working with locality schools to bring about sustainable improvement

We can offer you:

• pupils who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning;
• dedicated staff who are committed to supporting and developing the school;
• an effective, fully supportive and active governing body;
• active and committed parents and carers;
• a supportive and involved community;
• excellent premises, excellent resources, lovely grounds, providing real scope for learning;
• a healthy and well managed budget;
• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the pupils of Parkfield School.

Visits are actively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school directly on 01823 282125.

For further information and an application form please telephone our recruitment line on 01823 356862 [24 hours] or e-mail recruitment@somerset.gov.uk. Please state which post and school.

Closing date: 26 March 2015
Interviews: Week commencing 20 April 2015

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Parkfield School
Parkfield Road, Taunton TA1 4RT felicitas per ardua
Telephone: 01823 282125

NOR: 425 (4-11 years)

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