Headteacher – Portway Primary School – Newham

Newham Local Authority and the Governors of Portway Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher to lead them on their journey to become an outstanding school.

Portway Primary is a welcoming and vibrant community school with a diverse intake. This is a post for an exceptional leader with a track record of delivering ambitious results. As our new Headteacher at Portway Primary School you will have every opportunity to make your mark on our community. You will ensure that all our pupils receive the best primary education possible and that they are well prepared for the next stage of their lives as they leave Portway.

The Headteacher will:

Be aspirational, ambitious and committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
Have experience of, and commitment to, improving teaching beyond good to outstanding.
Be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of managing and implementing change.
Be able to inspire and motivate others.
Have high standards and expectations of themselves and of others and be able to lead by example.
Have an understanding and commitment to strong financial management and a fi rm grasp of the concept of value for money.
Lead with confidence and purpose, building on the school’s strengths.

As a school we offer:

A progressive and highly supportive Governing Board that is committed to school improvement.
Dynamic and highly motivated staff, ambitious middle and senior managers.
An attractive and varied learning environment with larger than average outdoor space.
A fantastic group of children who are eager to learn and parents/guardians who want the best for their children.
A positive and happy school community, with pupils who are well-behaved and respectful of one another despite a huge diversity of backgrounds.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange avisit to the school by calling Pearl Morris, Office Manager on 020 8472 7142.

For an application form and further details please apply online at www.newham.gov.uk quoting the Reference SCH01605.

For technical enquires please call 020 8249 6946. For any other enquiries please contact the school directly.

Closing date: 12 March 2015.
Shortlisting: 17 March 2015.
Interviews: w/c 24 March 2015.

Portway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all pupils. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

NPW, managing recruitment on behalf of Newham Schools.

PORTWAY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Stratford Road, Plaistow, London E13 0JW
Tel: 020 8472 7142
www.portway.newham.sch.uk
info@portway.newham.sch.uk

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