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Manor Infant School

Headteacher

Closing date: 09/09/2024 at 12:00

Interview dates: 26/09/2024
27/09/2024

Job Start Date: January 2025

Contract/Hours: Permanent , Full-time

Salary Type: Leadership Scale

Salary Details: Individual Salary Range at (L14) £65,010 - (L20) £75,331

Hours of Work: Full-time

Location of Role: Farnborough

Contact e-mail address: [email protected]

Job/Person Summary

Are you an inspirational leader with the vision and resilience to guide a school through a period of positive change?

We are at a pivotal moment in the journey of our school. Following recent challenges, we are seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to become our next Headteacher. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and ambitious individual to shape the future of our school, rebuild trust, and reignite a passion for learning within our community.

About Us

Manor Infant School is a fantastic two form entry infant school and sits within an established cluster of schools. This is an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also gives you the chance to further your professional development.

The school is co-located on the same site as Manor Junior School, we have very strong relationships with them, most of our pupils leaving in Year 2 transition to the junior school.

We believe in building strong relationships, a love for lifelong learning and high-quality inclusive teaching. We believe that effective relationships at all levels are vital to provide every child with the foundations upon which learning can take place.

We are passionate about building a strong moral compass in every child, by having regard for high standards of behaviour, which are explicitly referenced and modelled by all.

About You

• A qualified teacher with leadership experience at a senior level, with experience in school improvement
• A proven track record of raising standards and achieving excellent academic outcomes, even in challenging circumstances
• Strong strategic vision and the ability to translate this into a impactful clear and school improvement plan, focused on addressing identified areas and building a positive school culture
• Track record of communicating and working effectively in partnership with parents, carers, governors and the wider community
• The ability to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and promote a culture of openness and trust
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all staff & children
• It is desirable for the successful applicant to have a good working knowledge and experience of working with children with SEND.

We Offer

• A competitive salary at L14 - L20
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated and committed staff team in a supportive and collaborative working environment
• Wonderful children who are keen to learn
• The chance to make a significant and lasting impact on a school community
• A role that will stretch and challenge you, offering a high level of professional satisfaction
• A supportive governing body, who will work positively with you

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01252 543348.

Please find attached the Headteacher information pack and application form.

Applications will need to be returned to electronically to [email protected]

When submitting your application, please use the following format as the email subject heading: Manor Infant School – Headteacher – Your Name.

Applications are acknowledged within 2 working days of receipt.  If you do not receive an acknowledgement within this time, please contact the recruitment team immediately at [email protected]