What skills and experience we're looking for
The John Harrox Primary School is a very successful village primary school which is committed to delivering a broad, creative and inspiring curriculum and providing our pupils with access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities, excellent resources and facilities. The pupils, staff and governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader, who will ensure that every child receives an excellent all-round education and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Ofsted 2019 stated ‘Together you have created a welcoming and inclusive school environment which reflects the values that the school promotes. Pupils are proud of their school, enjoy their learning and attend every day. Pupils feel that they are challenged to do their very best.’
Pupils are supported by our dedicated and highly skilled staff who are committed to giving them the very best start to their education.
Please visit our website John Harrox Primary School - Home which provides lots of information about our school. Governors have also developed a Recruitment Pack, which informs you more about the community and what we can offer. We would also be delighted to show you around to see our school in action and visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged from any interested candidates.
The Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and qualified Headteacher.
The successful applicant will be:
• A committed leader with a proven record of raising standards and successful whole school improvement, at a time of educational change and financial challenges.
• An experienced leader who is able to develop initiatives, empower individuals, and build and inspire strong teams.
• Someone with a passionate desire for excellence and the ability to be a role model with regards to developing and communicating the school’s 5 C’s ethos and vision.
• Resilient, with the ability to demonstrate strength of character and professionalism under pressure.
• Passionate about all children being able to learn and succeed in all Key Stages and will be committed to Special Educational Needs.
• Compassionate, showing empathy, and committed to ensuring safeguarding and the wellbeing of staff and pupils.
• Dedicated to maintaining and enhancing partnerships with pupils, parents, governors, the wider educational network and the local school community.
• Someone with the vision and skills needed to advance the school to the next level, building on current achievements.
• Be enthusiastic and a good communicator to a range of audiences- staff, children, parents, governors and outside agencies.
• Someone who promotes a work-life balance for all staff and thrives leading a large team.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
• A ‘Good’ school with an inclusive family-orientated school ethos.
• A welcoming and vibrant working environment.
• A spacious, attractive and well-resourced school.
• An outward looking school, with highly competent and dedicated staff who are committed to continuing professional development in order to raise standards.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who are a pleasure to teach and whose behaviour is continually celebrated by staff and visitors to the school.
• A committed, proactive and supportive Governing Body, who work as a team to support the Headteacher and staff to raise standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our already successful school and have the chance to make a real and lasting impact. For further information and to arrange a visit to our school, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Jones, on 01406 370426 or email amanda.jones@johnharrox.lincs.sch.uk
Application packs are available to download from the school’s website in the Our School – Vacancies section at John Harrox Primary School - Job Vacancies and should be returned to our School Business Manager, Mrs Jones, by emailing amanda.jones@johnharrox.lincs.sch.uk
Alternatively, to request an information pack and application form, please contact us on (01406) 370426, email amanda.jones@johnharrox.lincs.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The John Harrox Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in education’.