Headteacher - Southampton, United Kingdom - Southampton City Council

Description

The Governors of St Denys Primary School are looking to recruit a dedicated and inspiring person to take over the leadership of our thriving school from September 2024, following the retirement of our current Headteacher after 13 successful years.

We are a highly inclusive school serving a diverse community, with a strong 'family ethos' and a culture of value and respect for all members of the school. We have a purposeful 'can do with effort' approach to all that we do. Parents and carers value our approach, we have a very good reputation across the City and we are oversubscribed.

At St Denys Primary, we believe every individual has the right to achieve and we are looking for a Headteacher who will commit to:

• High expectations
• Ensuring teaching is inspirational, flexible, inclusive and challenging
• Learning that encourages challenge, choice, initiative and flexibility
• A creative curriculum that is experiential, meaningful and reflects diversity
• A safe, happy and stimulating environment that promotes risk-taking
• An open-door policy where everyone is trustworthy and approachable
• A culture of mutual respect where everyone is valued for who they are

If you would like to be part of our talented and dedicated team of staff, governors and children, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Please contact Beata Niemczyk for a Headteacher Pack with all the relevant information.

Application Procedure

Candidates should complete the application form, ensuring they refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Applications should be emailed to our school office using , no later than 12.00pm midday on Thursday 25 th April 2024. Applications will be acknowledged within 2 working days of receipt.

If you are interested in applying, we would be delighted for you to visit our school in advance of your application. Please call on or email to arrange your visit in advance.

We will shortlist candidates on 26 th April 2024. Interviews will take place on the 9 th and 10 th May. The Governors look forward to working in partnership with the successful applicant to continue the journey of development and improvement of our school.

Safer Recruitment
In line with Department for Education guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, we are required to carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. Should any concerns be identified, they will be discussed with you at interview. St Denys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.