Headteacher

Job Introduction

The Governors of Cove Junior School are seeking to appoint a visionary, experienced and innovative leader to deliver excellence in all areas and lead our school on its journey.

The successful candidate will have a proven track-record of delivering strong educational outcomes, the experience and ability to inspire and bring out the best in everyone. They will understand and champion our school vision as reflected in our core values.

Strategies will place the need of disadvantaged children and those with additional and complex needs firmly at the centre of developments.

Our OFSTED inspection in 2024 found that:

There is an appetite for learning and success at Cove Junior School. Everyone aims high. Pupils know that they are expected to participate and do their best. They strive to meet those expectations. Parents are very positive about the school, which they describe as caring, accommodating and a happy place for their children. 

 We are looking for a leader who: 

✓ Acts reflectively on what works and uses information to influence the way ahead and make decisions.

✓ Empowers others and creates leadership opportunities throughout their own organisation and more widely.

✓ Has a genuine interest in other people; actively seeks to understand and respond appropriately to them.

✓ Has the ability to generate commitment and create alignment to the vision through communicating with enthusiasm, optimism, and conviction. (Desirable)

✓ Demonstrates confidence and courage in challenging situations; has emotional resilience

✓ Makes useful connections beyond the individual community through a collaborative, creative approach to development.

In return we will offer: 

• Delightful, enthusiastic children who love learning, strive to do their best and are proud of their school.
• An opportunity to be part of a nurturing and creative environment dedicated to keeping the children at the heart of everything.
• A dedicated, hard-working, empowered, and enthusiastic staff, committed to raising standards.
• A dedicated Governing Body committed to working with the headteacher and leadership team to help drive forward the school for the benefit of our pupils.
• A traditional Victorian building and grounds that have excellent outside sports and learning opportunities.

• Strong links with local Headteachers and the community.
• A range of training and development opportunities tailored to need.

Application Procedure

Please find attached the Headteacher Information Pack and application form.

A full job description can be found in the pack, along with key information about our school, and you can find out even more on our website https://covejunior.co.uk

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed and will be hosted on 10th and 11th March in the morning and 19th and 20th March in the afternoon.  Please call 01252 542941, or email office@cove-jun.hants.sch.uk  to arrange a visit.

To apply, download the attached application form by clicking on the application form, then complete and save it. Once ready, click the ‘Apply' button to upload your completed application form.

The shortlist will be drawn up on 3 April 2025 and the selection process will take place on 24 & 25 April 2025. Further details will be sent to those candidates called for interview.

Applicants will be advised within 3 working days after the shortlisting date whether they have been successful or not. 

All applications will be required to complete an Equality Monitoring form.

Safer Recruitment

Cove Junior 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 including an online search.