Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
Due to the retirement of our Headteacher, the Governing board are seeking a dynamic, inspirational leader and excellent communicator to join our school as the new Headteacher.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is enthusiastic about working in a small rural primary school and is driven to build on its success
- Has excellent leadership skills and energy with an ability to inspire and empower all the teachers, staff, children and parents and carers
- Actively works with the Governing body
- Is able to exercise strategic financial planning to ensure the equitable deployment of budgets and resources
- Will be proactive in communicating effectively with everyone involved with our school and within the local community
We can offer:
- Continuing professional development for our new Headteacher
- A strong, dedicated staff team who enjoy their work
- A committed, supportive Governing body
- Pupils who behave well and are excited and engaged in their learning
- Supportive parents
A full and detailed Person Specification and Job Description is included in our Information Pack and more information on our school can be found on our website - www.cheriton.hants.sch.uk
Application Procedure:
- Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a time.
- Please find attached the Headteacher information pack and application form.
- Applications will need to be returned to electronically to htrecruitment@hants.gov.uk
- When submitting your application, please use the following format as the email subject heading:
School Name – Position – Your Name.
- Applications are acknowledged within 2 working days of receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within this time, please contact the recruitment team immediately at htrecruitment@hants.gov.uk
Safer Recruitment
Cheriton Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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