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Head of School - Princetown Community Primary School
- Organisation
- DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
- Business/Department
- School Posts
- Work Location
- Tavistock Rd, Princetown, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6QE
- Pupils on Roll
- 38
- Reference
- JS/19/03425
- Occupational group
- School Leadership
- Salary details
- L1 - L4
- Job term
- Permanent
- Appointment type
- Full Time
- Closing Date
- 08 March 2019
- Interview date
- w/c 18 March 2019
The Governing Body of Princetown Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an ambitious and inspirational Head of School to start from 1st September 2019. We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm, vision, empathy and dedication to lead a forward thinking and dynamic school. The successful applicant will be ambitious for the school, high-performing and able to demonstrate consistency and resilience. They will build on the school’s current position and be determined to make their own mark to achieve the next level of success.
The Head of School has full autonomy to lead the operational development of the school coupled with the support and encouragement of the Executive Head Teacher.
Princetown Community Primary School is a small rural school with 38 children on roll currently. The school is situated in the centre of the village of Princetown on Dartmoor, Devon. The school has strong links with the local pre-school.
The school is a well organised and caring setting where the members of staff form a dedicated, hard-working team. Our staff team is our greatest resource and the continuous professional development of all staff is a priority. The combination of passionate and talented teaching and support staff and good facilities create a positive learning environment, where traditional values, contemporary aspirations and creative curiosity underpin our never-ending pursuit of excellence.
We would encourage visits to the school, please contact Kat Scawn to arrange an appointment by emailing admin@princetown-primary.devon.sch.uk or telephone 01822 890245.
To apply, please see the Related Information section on this web page.
Please send all completed applications to admin@princetown-primary.devon.sch.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.