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With the retirement of our current Head Teacher and the subsequent promotion of our Deputy Head, we are delighted to present this new opportunity.
Berridge Primary & Nursery School maintained good in all areas in the October 2024 Ofsted inspection. It is a split site community school which values being curious, resilient, cooperative, reflective, respectful and responsible. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative senior leader with the drive and commitment to help shape the future of our primary & nursery school alongside our new Head Teacher and other established senior and middle leaders.
We are looking for a school leader who:
●Has experience of senior leadership and can demonstrate leadership skills that motivate and inspire staff to achieve the highest standards of achievement for all children
●Has experience and knowledge of working across the primary school age range, including early years
●Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and will use these to continue to raise the profile of the school and further integrate it into the wider community
●Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, with particular regard to SEND, EAL and Pupil Premium pupils and will work in partnership with families, staff and the wider community to ensure that all children’s needs are met.
●Has a good understanding of Safeguarding procedures and the role of the DSL in school
We can offer you:
this is a non-teaching post
1. An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing successful caring children
2. Pupils who are polite, respectful and have a desire to learn.
3. A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other including specialist teachers, learning mentors and parent support workers
4. A supportive and committed Governing body
5. Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.
The post is suitable for an ambitious person who will work alongside the Head Teacher to build upon our strengths, successes and achievements. It is a unique opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team and make a real impact on our school community.
Berridge Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Applicants are encouraged to undertake a visit to the school where they will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Nashat Iqbal at Berridge Primary and Nursery School.
In addition to an application form, you will need to submit a supporting statement, setting out relevant experience, skills and competencies.
Safeguarding Statement
Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration (for qualified teaching staff), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and a Childcare Disqualification and Disqualification by Association Declaration (where applicable). A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. Please note that the DBS check will reveal all convictions, reprimands, cautions and bind overs even if considered spent within the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As part of the pre-check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.