Visionary Headteacher for Nurturing, Equity-Focused School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive governing body

Diverse school population

Strong community involvement

Job summary

Woodrow First School and Nursery in Hawkesley seeks a headteacher to lead after a long-serving head retires. The post suits an experienced deputy headteacher or a headteacher seeking a second headship.

The successful candidate will share the school's strategic vision, work with the leadership team and staff, and develop the school further in a community facing social and economic challenges. They will inspire pupils and families and maintain a culture of high achievement and equity.

Qualifications

• Proven record in educational leadership
• Experience as a deputy headteacher or headteacher
• Strong leadership skills
• Capacity to lead a nurturing first school and nursery in an area of social and economic challenge
• Commitment to high achievement and equity for all pupils

Responsibilities

• Share the school's ambition and strategic vision
• Develop the school further
• Inspire, challenge and empower the school community towards its vision
• Work with the leadership team and staff to secure high achievement and equity for all pupils

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

School leadership

Job description

Woodrow First School and Nursery in Hawkesley seeks a headteacher to lead after a long-serving head retires. The post suits an experienced deputy headteacher or a headteacher seeking a second headship.

The successful candidate will share the school's strategic vision, work with the leadership team and staff, and develop the school further in a community facing social and economic challenges. They will inspire pupils and families and maintain a culture of high achievement and equity.