Headteacher

The Governing Board is excited to offer this rare opportunity to appoint a new Headteacher to lead our successful, happy and nurturing school. At Whitegrove we make learning irresistible, through providing a safe and stimulating environment and promoting high academic standards. We encourage curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning for all our children. Situated in the north of Bracknell-Forest, close to the town and countryside, Whitegrove Primary school, is an oversubscribed two-form entry school much loved and respected by pupils, staff, parents/carers and the local community.

What we can offer you:

• Engaged, energetic, inclusive and diverse children with a strong pupil voice.
• Motivated, highly effective, talented and inspiring staff.
• A dedicated governing body who support the Headteacher and care for staff wellbeing and professional development.
• An enthusiastic and engaged parent community, with a hardworking parent teacher association.
• An excellent learning environment, with desirable modern facilities and buildings in a well-connected location.

We are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who will:

• Have an uncompromising commitment to ensuring that each child receives a well-rounded education through a creative and challenging curriculum, enabling investigative and inspired learning.
• Support and motivate our dynamic and forward-thinking staff by fostering respectful relationships and focusing on their career development and wellbeing.
• Remain committed to developing our ethos and vision ensuring that each pupil is valued, respected and treated as equal.
• Promote inclusion and remove all barriers to education and extracurricular activities - through a positive focus on SEND pupils and being outward facing by working collaboratively with our partnership schools and LA.
• Demonstrate innovation, excellent communication and intelligent leadership.

We are interested in applications from current inspirational Headteachers, or aspirational Senior Leaders who are seeking to step up to a headship position.

For queries about the post, and to arrange a time to visit the school please contact the school office on secretary@whitegroveprimary.co.uk or by telephone on 01344 861020.

For more information about the post and how to apply please review the application pack and application form. Applications should be emailed to sarah.hunter@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 30 October 2022.

Interviews: Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 November 2022.

Whitegrove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The school follows safer recruitment practices to protect children. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.