Birchwood Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 3SP L9 - L13 (£57,482 - £63,430 per annum) Full time Permanent Reference: 5316 Required from September 2024 The governors and Executive Headteacher of The Partnership of Birchwood and Holbrook Primary Schools are seeking to appoint a Head of School who has the vision and determination to make a positive difference to children's quality of education. You will have high expectations of all school members and an inclusive, coaching and proactive leadership style. We are looking for an individual who will work as part of a team to provide excellent learning experiences across the curriculum and beyond. In addition, we expect a commitment to our school ethos, as well as working effectively within the collaboration of Birchwood and Holbrook schools and engaging with the wider community, other schools and organisations. You will: have a proven track record of excellent classroom practice and have the vision, creativity and enthusiasm to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all children be a highly motivated practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour be a child centred, positive role model and a great team player who can bring out the best in everyone be committed to the vision and values of Birchwood School have experience of monitoring teaching and learning, successfully leading improvements and outcomes for all be an ambitious, effective and inspirational leader with the capacity to grow and develop this role have a thorough knowledge of all key stages and current legislation regarding education e.g. Ofsted's EIF and safeguarding have the capacity to lead a core subject across the school ensuring high outcomes for all pupils be committed to engaging in your own professional development. We will offer you: committed and supportive staff, governors and parents/carers a fantastic learning environment the chance to work with motivated, caring children who have a love of learning a warm and positive environment a commitment to professional development opportunities bespoke mentoring and coaching, drawing upon the plethora of skills, knowledge and understanding from across The Partnership of Schools. To find out more Please read theJob Description/Person Specification (doc) andGuidance Notes (docx) Visits to our wonderful school are welcome and encouraged. Please call the school on (01473) 610701 or email us on to arrange an appointment. How to apply Please complete theApplication Form (docx), alternatively, please contact the school to request an application pack. Please return your completed application form to: Closing date: midday, 12 April 2024. Interview date: 22 April 2024. Birchwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: we have rigorous policies and procedures for staff conduct, child protection and security and the interview will include questions about safeguarding children. As part of our commitment to child protection and welfare, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note that it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. #J-18808-Ljbffr
