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Executive Head Teacher - Ryton Infant & Ryton Junior School

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
01/03/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/03/2018 23:59
Salary:
£58,289 - £67,652
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Vacancy ID:
172683
Employment Location:
Ryton Infant & Ryton Junior School
Post Number:
P513200
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
16 Mar
Further Information
Due to the retirement of our existing Executive Head Teacher, the opportunity has arisen for the governing body to appoint a new energetic and experienced school leader.
The successful candidate will need experience at assistant, deputy or Head Teacher level and be able to take up the post of Executive Head Teacher at Ryton Infant and Junior Schools as of September 2018.
The Governing Body is looking for a candidate who can commit to the long-term future of our schools, using their knowledge and experience to continue the excellent work of our previous Executive Head in bringing together the Infant and Junior schools to drive forward the Federation.
Applicants for the post should be highly motivated, well-qualified and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have a strong commitment to sustaining school improvement, be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of children and be able to demonstrate an excellent track record of leadership and management at a senior level.
They will:

Be passionate about developing the potential of every child
Have proven leadership and management skills
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning across all three key stages
Be approachable, receptive and able to challenge, motivate and inspire others
Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
Be resilient, creative and committed to maintaining the federation's place at the heart of the community
Understand what it takes to preserve the unique features and caring ethos of each school while continuing the work to bring them closer together to benefit all children.

The Federation schools are at the heart of a busy, thriving village with a strong community spirit. The schools are on a shared campus. On the Infant site there is an Infant School and separate Early Years building. Approximately 100 metres away is the Junior School. The campus is shared with the secondary academy.
To find out more about our schools visit our websites www.rytonfederation.org
Informal visits are warmly welcomed. Contact either school to make an appointment for the afternoon of 7th or 8th March 2018
Please provide an email address for each of your referees

If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009, including Disqualification by Association

The closing date for applications is Noon on 16th March 2018

Shortlisting will take place on 19th March 2018

Interviews will take place on 17th and 18th April 2018

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post please contact Melanie Maitland on 0191 433 8622
Application forms available via email only from georgiareid@gateshead.gov.uk or telephone 0191 433 2439.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.