What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
• Be an inspirational, motivational and compassionate leader, valuing our staff through challenging development opportunities
• Be committed to helping our children flourish and reach their full potential through an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum
• Build an open, positive, and constructive relationship with the governing body, parents and other stakeholders based on trust and communication
• Enable organisational improvement through the development of a culture of commitment
• Continue to develop the valuable connection with the community that they work with as leader of an integral part of the locality
• Work in mutually beneficial partnerships with other organisations, based on our values and needs
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A welcoming, friendly, inclusive school with well-motivated staff and enthusiastic children
• Strong Christian Ethos and Values encouraging an awareness of the meaning and significance of faith
• A very supportive local authority and Diocese.
• Strong community links
We invite you to come and visit our school, meet our children and staff, and experience our warm and friendly welcome.
Further details about the role
Visits to the school can be arranged on Monday 28th April and Tuesday 29th April 9-10am. Appointments (or possible alternatives) can be made via our office at the following email address: enquiries@potterhanworth.lincs.sch.uk or by calling 01522 791031.
We are committed to the safety and well-being of the whole school community. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and participate in a safer recruitment process.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th May (5pm). Please note that previous interviewees should not apply.
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 16th May.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st May.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.