Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/01/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 16/02/2018 16:00
Salary:
L12-L16, £51,639 - £57,077 per annum
Hours per week:
Full time
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Farne Primary School, Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 4AP
Further Information
Smart Multi Academy Trust - This school has 'Academy' status and you will not be directly employed by Newcastle City Council.
Farne Primary School
Marsden Lane
Newbiggin Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 4AP
Due to a restructuring of the leadership of Farne Primary school, the Board of Trustees of SMART Multi Academy Trust are seeking to recruit a Head of School to join our enthusiastic and committed team from April 2018.
Candidates must demonstrate a track record of high quality teaching and learning and experience of effective school leadership. They should be enthusiastic, dedicated practitioners who are committed to raising standards and who will be able to contribute to the strategic leadership and future success of the school.
The successful candidate will join the Executive Head Teacher to lead a dedicated, hardworking team who are determined to raise standards throughout the school whilst maintaining a broad, balanced and memorable skills based curriculum.
We are looking for:
• A visionary leader with a clear and relentless focus on ensuring high quality education for all children.
• A committed leader with a demonstrable track record of successful school leadership and management.
• A person who is committed to developing strong working relationships with staff, pupils, families and extended partners.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent record of enabling all children to make accelerated progress and able to lead others to this same success.
• A people person with the ability to identify and lead change in a positive and inspirational way.
We will offer:
• A creative and caring environment in a highly successful school.
• A committed, dedicated, friendly staff and professional governance team.
• A chance to be part of an extremely successful multi academy trust, working closely with seven other primary schools.
Smart Multi Academy Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and satisfy range of pre-employment checks.
Candidates are most welcome to visit the school on the following dates:
• Thursday 1 February at 10am or 3pm
• Friday 2 February at 10am or 3pm
If these times are unsuitable, then please telephone the school to make an appointment – 0191 2860268.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Completed applications forms should be returned to Nicola Steel, the School Business Manager, at the above address or via email to: admin@farne.newcastle.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 16 February 2018 at 4pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 20 February 2018
Lesson Observation: To be arranged with the Executive Headteacher
Interviews: Friday 2 March 2018
SMART Multi Academy Trust is an exempt charity and company limited by guarantee registered in England with company number 10257723. The company's registered office is Wyndham Primary School, Montagu Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4SB.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.