Our vibrant and growing village school, in a rapidly expanding community, seeks a visionary and aspirational Head Teacher who will be committed to our journey towards outstanding. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, this could be the job for you. This vacancy has arisen due to the career progression of the current Headteacher.
Our School Community
We are an ambitious C of E school that fosters an inclusive Christian ethos welcoming and respecting those of all faiths and none. Every member of our ‘Ofsted good’ and ‘SIAMS outstanding’ school is committed to living out our philosophy of ‘love life, love learning and love one another’.
Our children thrive in a culture that promotes high expectations, and builds resilience to learn from challenges and achieve success. They greatly benefit from experiences which maximise the breadth of opportunities available within a creative curriculum; including our love of music and our large outdoor space complete with children’s allotments and Forest School area.
Sutton Courtenay is undergoing significant expansion with several planned new housing developments. Oxfordshire County Council has committed to building two new classrooms on the school site.
We offer
Ample scope to use your creativity and initiative to lead a highly energised and dedicated staff team who passionately believe in every child
Induction training and continued professional and personal development
A headship which is non-teaching
The exciting opportunity to grow the school
Salary progression linked to the predicted growth of the school
A supportive governing body that can adapt to new ideas to improve outcomes for all pupils with a vision for excellence
A fully engaged PTA
Wider community engagement which enhances the opportunities within the school
We want to appoint a leader who
Has a track record of proven leadership and management expertise
Demonstrates a strong grasp of strategic planning
Can elicit exceptional performance from pupils and colleagues alike
Is dynamic, innovative, and an outstanding relationship builder
Come and lead us on our journey to outstanding, and as our children say, ‘Be proud of Sutton Courtenay and us; and develop us in our learning’.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged prior to application. Please contact our School Administrator, Bethan Gorsuch Tel: 01235 848333, office.3243@sutton-courtenay.oxon.sch.uk to arrange a visit. To learn more about us and to access the application pack, please follow the link: http://www.suttoncourtenayprimary.co.uk/current-vacancies/
Apply by: 18/01/2016
Safeguarding & Child Protection
The safe recruitment of staff to our School is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in education. Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils in its care. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants will also be required to declare that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk.