Headteacher Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational new Headteacher to continue to build upon the excellent learning our nursery and family hub provides to children in the local area. Our last three OfSTED inspections have rated us ‘Outstanding’ in all areas and we are looking for a Headteacher who can not only maintain our very high standards but also build on this success and create a vision for an exciting future. The successful candidate will be working with a friendly and enthusiastic staff team and have the continued support of an equally friendly and committed Governing Body. This is a unique and exciting role for someone with experience of the Early Years sector, looking for an opportunity to lead and to make a real difference.

 We are looking for someone who can be

• A wise leader with a clear vision, who puts the children at the centre of everything they do
• A motivational and caring individual who will nurture, support and encourage all of our staff and children to aim high and achieve their potential
• An experienced practitioner who can share skills and lead by example
• A reflective educator who can analyse and share information, and absorb and disseminate best practice and new developments in education
• Compliant with all nursery policies and procedures and government legislations
• A leader who can transition into the role, providing structure and stability

 We can offer you

• A school where children are happy, confident, enthusiastic and love to learn
• A caring ethos where everyone’s achievement is valued
• A committed and successful staff team
• An experienced and dedicated Senior Leadership Team
• A supportive Governing Body
• The helm of a successful school

Location - Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub is in the centre of Newbury located in a purpose built building over-looking a park, which serves both Newbury and wider area with excellent outdoor facilities and provide rich opportunities for play and learning. We also benefit from excellent transport links; The M4 London to Bristol motorway is just 4 miles away and the A34 and Newbury Station are about 5 minute drive away.

To request an information pack and application form or if you have any questions please contact Chrys Healy, clerk to governors clerk@victoriapark.w-berks.sch.uk or download the information pack and application form from the Vacancies page on our website https://victoriapark.w-berks.sch.uk/westberks/primary/victoria-park/site/pages/nurseryschool/vacancies

Please come and visit the school to see for yourself what an exciting place it is. To organise a visit between 18th- 26th March - please contact the School Business Manager, Stacey Wyles at swyles@victoriapark.w-berks.sch.uk or to get some more information on us visit our website www.victoriapark.w-berks.sch.uk

Victoria Park is committed to safeguarding children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 6pm Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Interview date: Friday 19th April 2024