Headteacher Vacancy for Stanborough Primary School.
Competitive Remuneration Package including: Up to 55% off school fees for children in the primary and sister secondary school; relocation allowance, paid senior leadership training for the permanent role.
Required: January 2025 (or sooner).
Are you a visionary leader, who can promote a culture of continuous improvement, embrace diversity, and encourage creativity in education? If yes, we, the governors, would like to hear from you.
Stanborough Primary School is a small one-form entry (3-11 years) independent Christian school, with a vision of high aspirations for all. It is nestled within the 40 acres of Stanborough Park in Watford. The school was recently graded ‘Good’ with outstanding Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development. Stanborough offers an exceptional environment that delivers opportunities for young learners to not only thrive happily but to become independent and active participants in their own learning. We achieve this by creating a nurturing supportive setting where children feel safe to make mistakes and challenge themselves.
We are looking for a Headteacher who will be able to build on our existing strengths, take the school to the next level, whilst bringing new energy, ideas and enthusiasm to help us grow and excel. As a Headteacher, you will be pivotal in shaping the future of our school and guiding both learners and educators towards achieving their full potential.
Our belief that "with small steps, every child can make giant progress" encapsulates our commitment to nurturing each pupil's potential.
The school’s team of dedicated, enthusiastic professionals has a strong sense of family and community; therefore, the right person is extremely important to all stakeholders.
You will bring:
A passion for education, coupled with ability and enthusiasm to see every child fulfil their potential. A caring ethos with the well-being of children and staff at heart. A visible, positive approachable presence around the school and wider community. A demonstration of proven leadership and management skills. A commitment to excellent teaching and learning for all pupils. A desire to maintain and build upon the school’s existing high standards. A clear vision for the school. A resilient, calm and clear-headed approach to problem solving. The energy and enthusiasm to drive innovation while maintaining good practice.
The full list of responsibilities detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Headteacher Candidate pack.
If you are someone who is passionate about education, possesses strong leadership skills, and is dedicated to creating an environment where both learners and staff can thrive, we invite you to consider joining Stanborough Primary School.
What we can offer:
A school that is successful and thriving, but keen to keep improving and evolving. Happy children who are confident and eager to learn. Dedicated, experienced and hard-working staff. A strong supportive leadership team. A supportive parental and wider community. Engaged and experienced governors. An active and successful PTA.
To receive the Headteacher Candidate Pack and application form and/or for further details, contact Kerrine Guthrie on 01923 672251 or email: kguthrie@adventist.uk
In-person and virtual tours are available upon request. To make an appointment to view the school contact: Sally Aguiar, School Business Manager on 01923 673291 or email: info@stanboroughprimary.org.uk
Closing Date: Monday 14 October 2024, 4.00 pm.
Interviews will take place week commencing 21 October 2024.
Safeguarding Statement:
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.