Job Summary

Further Information

Riverside Primary School seeks to appoint an outstanding, effective and inspirational individual to the post of Assistant Headteacher. The successful applicant will possess the experience, expertise, vision, desire and commitment to developing and maintaining exceptional provision in the Early Years.
This post is permanent, full time and commence on 1st January 2019.

The postholder will be required to teach in Reception class and have overall responsibility for standards within both the Early Years and Key Stage 1. We are seeking an individual who can lead, motivate and inspire others: someone who will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, showing commitment to developing a strong staff team with a shared ambition.

Experience of previous successful leadership experience is essential.

Riverside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.

Visits to the school by interested applicants are encouraged and appointments should be made directly with the school. Please contact the school office on Tel (0191) 296 3586

Applications should be addressed to the Headteacher and returned by post or by hand to Riverside Primary School, Minton, Lane, North Shields. Email applications will not be considered.

For more information or to request an application pack, please contact Mrs Alderson, Office Manager by e-mailing riverside.primary@northtyneside.gov.uk

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Monday 1st October, 2018
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 4th October, 2018
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th October, 2018