Head Teacher

• Date Posted:

  09/12/2024

• Reference:

  HT2025

• Category:

  Leadership

• Salary:

  L15 - L22

• Expires:

  17/01/2025

We are looking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational leader to build upon what is already excellent at our school and continue to lead the school to meet the needs and future demands of our children and school families.

 

The vacancy has arisen as a result of the current Headteacher retiring at the end of the 24/25 academic year after 11 years in the role. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious leader who has previous headship experience, or an aspiring deputy ready to embark on their first headship within supportive and outward facing school. We have a strong, stable and supportive existing leadership team consisting of a deputy headteacher, dedicated SENDCo, experienced School Business Manager, phase leaders and Early Years & Playwork manager.

 

We are proud of our broad, balanced and challenging curriculum delivered in our warm, stimulating and imaginative environment, which enables our children to enjoy their learning, as well as develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge to become lifelong learners and achieve their full potential. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about our school values and aims to develop our children holistically. As Headteacher, you will have demonstrable leadership skills, an enthusiasm for teaching and learning and proven experience across the primary age range.

 

We are looking for a leader with the passion and energy to ensure the school is a happy and stimulating place where successes in all aspects of achievement are celebrated but above all we want a Headteacher who puts our pupils and staff at the forefront of all decisions. Our website contains a wealth of information about the school, but we strongly encourage you to visit us to meet our staff, pupils and Governors and experience the school for yourself.

 

Please contact the school office directly to arrange a convenient time. Informal enquiries can also be made to the Chair of Governors by email: [email protected].

 

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 17th January 2025 with shortlisting taking place the following week. Interviews will be held Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th February with the successful candidate taking up the post in September 2025. Please visit our vacancies page here for more information and access the Head Teacher pack. We hope you find the information it contains useful and that it will help you to decide whether you might be the right person to lead our school.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Swavesey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration.