Head Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enthusiastic, eager-to-learn pupils

Skilled, committed and dedicated staff

Strong parental support and engagement

Active and supportive governing body

Proud, optimistic school community

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council invites applications for the role of headteacher at Willow Brook Primary School in Keyworth. The post focuses on sustaining a distinctive, creative curriculum and an adventurous approach to learning, while providing a clear direction for the school's future.

The successful candidate will work with a committed staff, engaged families and governors who share ambitions for Willow Brook. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the school before applying.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Willow Brook's distinctive, creative curriculum.
• Belief that children thrive when learning is engaging, creative and inspiring.
• Confidence to shape the school's future with fresh ideas.

Responsibilities

• Cherish and develop the school's distinctive, creative curriculum
• Protect the spirit of adventure at the heart of school life
• Set a vision for the school's future while keeping its core values
• Inspire staff to deliver exceptional learning experiences
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community
• Lead with warmth, integrity and high expectations

Skills

Curriculum design

Adventure learning

Visionary leadership

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is recruiting a headteacher for Willow Brook Primary School in Keyworth, replacing a retiring head. The job centres on leading the school's distinctive, creative curriculum and its adventurous approach to learning, while setting a fresh direction for the future. The school is supported by a committed staff team, engaged families and governors with ambitions for its future. Candidates are encouraged to visit before applying.

What the job involves

• Cherish and develop the school's distinctive, creative curriculum
• Protect the spirit of adventure at the heart of school life
• Set a vision for the school's future while keeping its core values
• Inspire staff to deliver exceptional learning experiences
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community
• Lead with warmth, integrity and high expectations

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of what makes Willow Brook special
• Belief that children thrive when learning is engaging, creative and inspiring
• Confidence to shape the school's future and bring fresh ideas

What’s offered

• Enthusiastic, eager-to-learn pupils
• Skilled, committed and dedicated staff team
• Strong parental support and engagement
• Active and supportive governing body
• Proud, optimistic school community