Hillcrest Primary School is looking to appoint a new Headteacher for January 2016, when our highly successful and dedicated Headteacher is set to retire after 15 years in post.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced school leader to drive Hillcrest through its next stage of development from good to outstanding. We are an expanding school with strong and valued community links, and we require a Headteacher who has vision, drive and commitment to achieve this goal.

Hillcrest is a lively and happy school with motivated teachers and support staff.

We need a Headteacher who values every child and ensures every one achieves their full potential.

The successful candidate will have:

A proven track record of raising attainment and progress of individuals
The ability to promote excellent standards of teaching and learning
A clear, strategic vision for improving the school’s effectiveness and raising standards through strong and exceptional leadership and management
The ability to build on the thriving school community involvement
The commitment to ensure the school is a safe place where every child matters

We can offer:

Opportunities to develop the leadership team
A committed staff who value learning and hardworking, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
An innovative, highly regarded curriculum which seeks to integrate areas of learning
A supportive Governing Body

To arrange a visit, contact Marie-Anne Crawley, School Support Manager on 01366 388191 or email office@hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk.

For further details and how to apply:
Visit: www.norfolk.gov.uk/schooljobs

Please quote job reference: 140 HTT

Closing date for applications: 10 July 2015
Interview Dates: 7 and 8 September 2015

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children in our care. We follow all aspects of safer recruitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to enhanced disclosure and barring services and receipt of satisfactory references.

Hillcrest Primary School
Bexwell Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9ND
Tel: 01366 388191
Fax 01366 384286
Email office@hillcrest.norfolk.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Linda Howling
NOR 450 EXPECTED September 2015