Headteacher

We require a full time Headteacher to provide excellent leadership for our small village school from September 2015. We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who will, with a clear vision of ethos and values, develop an outstanding school.

You will:

• provide strong strategic leadership, driven by a clear understanding of current national and regional best practice in education
• develop the potential of each pupil using creative and outstanding teaching and learning strategies
• enhance our pupils’ aspirations to be confident and independent learners
• work collaboratively with the Headteachers within our partnership to raise standards in a far wider catchment area
• be creative, motivational and caring in response to the needs of pupils and staff
• nurture links both with parents and with our local community
• provide effective organisation and management of the school, staff and resources with the use of appropriate monitoring
• be able to provide outstanding classroom teaching to support our staff.

As a school community, we are proud of:

• our pupils’ keen approach to learning and their caring, thoughtful behaviour
• our talented, hardworking staff and their aim to ensure each child reaches their full potential
• our community links, including access to excellent sports facilities
• the mutual support and shared resources provided by the Waveney and Blyth Schools’ Partnership.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and may be arranged by contacting the school office. Tel: (01502) 478328. Email: admin@wenhaston.suffolk.sch.uk.

For further information and an application pack please contact the Headteacher Recruitment Team. Tel: (01473) 263957. Email: headships@suffolk.gov.uk.

Closing date: midday, 16 March 2015.
Interview date: 15 / 16 April 2015.

All vacancies appear on: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

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