Headteacher
West Croft School
Devon
- New
- Salary:
- Group 4 - (L14 – L27) £61,042- £83,126
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2025
- Apply by:
- 20 September 2024
Job overview
Headteacher
West Croft School
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE
01237 473548
Start Date: January 2025
Group 4 - (L14 – L27) £61,042- £83,126
Full time, Permanent
West Croft School is offering an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead a three-form entry, financially stable, maintained primary school into the next phase of its development. West Croft school currently has 549 pupils and is a place where every child is encouraged to enjoy the opportunities they are offered, learn in a positive environment, and achieve the best they can in everything they do. This will be an ideal opportunity for someone with the relevant Leadership experience.
The Governing board are seeking to appoint a new Head teacher who understands the ethos of our school and has the passion, determination, and drive to continue the school's growth, achievements, and positive outcomes for our children and families.
You will need to:
- be an excellent teacher
- have a proven track record of leading and sustaining successful change in an educational environment
- be able to recognise and uphold very high standards
- can effectively lead innovation in teaching, learning and the curriculum
- demonstrates the ability to influence, inspire, and motivate
- have an understanding of the underpinning principles of the Early Years Foundation, KS1 and KS2
- be able to embrace and develop our unique and bespoke curriculum
- have an excellent up to date knowledge around safeguarding
- be accessible to all members of the school community with excellent communication skills
- have energy, vision and clarity of purpose.
Application Method
For a School Information Pack and Application Form please contact Jennifer Ord, Devon Education Services, telephone 01392 287296, Email: educationadminheadships@devon.gov.uk
Informal visits are very welcome. Please contact the school on 01237 473548 to make an appointment.
West Croft School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post requires an enhanced DBS check. Negotiable relocation or recruitment package available for the right candidate.
Closing Date: Noon, Friday 20th September 2024
Interviews: Thursday 26th & Friday 27th September 2024
About West Croft School
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