Headteacher – Kennet Valley Primary School – West Berkshire

The Governors invite applications for the post of Headteacher.

Inspiring each other to learn together.

The children, staff, parents and governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Headteacher to energise the school in its journey to Outstanding status.

Kennet Valley Primary School is a thriving one form entry school on the outskirts of Reading, with a vibrant learning environment. The buildings are set in extensive grounds which support outdoor learning opportunities for all, including Forest School. And we are in the process of expanding the school with a significant redevelopment of the main learning environment.

Our primary focus is to meet the needs of the children in all they do, providing a platform for high achievement whilst also closely matching provision to the learning needs of our most vulnerable children. We are a fully inclusive school, where children are well behaved and enjoy their learning, and where parents are very supportive.

The successful candidate will be able to:

Raise the attainment and achievement across all key stages
Improve the quality of learning and teaching
Support positive behaviour for learning and ensure the safety of all
Further strengthen the leadership and management of the school through collaborative approaches.

Candidates must have previous experience of leadership at a senior level and be able to inspire and motivate others.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone 0118 9414 410

To view the application pack, and to apply online go to http://ats-westberkshire.jobsgopublic.com/vacancies/view/10058-headteacher—kennet-valley-primary-school?source=597-tes-online

Closing date: 22nd November 2015
Interviews Monday 30th November and Tuesday 1st December 2015

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

Kennet Valley Primary School
Carter’s Rise, Calcot, Reading, Berks, RG31 7YT
Tel: 0118 9414 410 Fax: 0118 9454 891
office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
website: http://kennetvalley.westberks.dbprimary.com/
Number on Roll: 194

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