Head Teacher
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Greenwich
- Expired
- Salary:
- L21-L27
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2014
- Apply by:
- 22 November 2013
Job overview
Head Teacher in Greenwich
Take our school to the next level
Alexander McLeod has a strong reputation in the local community for our inclusive and nurturing ethos. The school has immense potential for the future in a developing and growing community.
We are seeking to appoint a candidate who will be a creative and visionary Headteacher who can build a team to take Alexander McLeod from good to outstanding.
Alexander McLeod is looking for an experienced leader with a visible hands on approach who has the drive and determination to lead improvements in standards.
Do you have the ability to inspire through vision and leadership?
Can you nurture, inspire, challenge and motivate pupils and staff alike?
Do you have a passion for continuous improvement and an ability to work in partnership with enthusiastic children, their parents, our staff and governors?
If so, you will lead a team of dedicated staff, committed to raising standards and providing community focused quality education. Join us and help take our school to the next level.
To request an application pack please contact Donna Cusack at Schools' HR, Royal Borough of Greenwich on 020 8921 8259 or email: donna.cusack@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
For further information or to book a school visit please contact Julie Rose on 020 8311 2266 or visit www.alexmcleod.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 22nd November
Assessment and interviews: Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th December
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Alexander McLeod Primary School
Fuchsia Street, London SE2 OQS
Age range 4-11 years
About Alexander McLeod Primary School
Our School
Alexander McLeod is a large primary school based in Abbey Wood in the Royal London Borough of Greenwich. The school is popular in the local community and currently we have approx. 590 pupils on roll.
There are currently 3 classes in reception, through to Year 6, 21 classes in total. The school is extremely well resourced with a total of 78 employees.
We provide a rich curriculum and feel the school is an exciting place for your child to learn. We have a dedicated early years block so that when children join us they are in a self contained unit. There is an established settling in period when children join us in September. Children learn indoors and outdoors which includes a large outside space devoted to Forest Schools. Children are supported to make a positive transition into Key Stage 1 at the end of their first year.
Once children are in the primary school they enjoy all aspects of learning where children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of curriculum areas. We concentrate on literacy and numeracy skills and provide many opportunities to link these skills across the whole curriculum including art, science, ICT and humanities.
There are a wide range of extra curricular activities provided for children before and after school.
Ofsted
When Ofsted last came to visit, they said the following about our school:
“Alexander McLeod is a good school, where pupils are well prepared for their future lives. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school, with many placing particular value on the support given to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and the approachability of teachers. One parent, echoing the views of others, wrote, ‘Staff are always around and available to any child or parent in need.’ The good care that staff readily give to pupils ensures that they always feel very safe at school and this contributes to their enjoyment of school and above average attendance.
Pupils make good progress during their time at the school.”
School History
Alexander McLeod Primary school was built in 1903 and was called Bostall Lane School. It was renamed after one of the founding members of the co-operative movement. Abbey Wood has a long history associated with the Co-op with many of the local streets named in connection with the Co-op.
Some well known former pupils include: Wing Commander Owen Truelove who flew his glider from England to New Zealand in the 1990s, Robert Cox who is currently a children’s author and former world snooker champion Steve Davis.
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