What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a leader with vision, energy and a passion for providing the best possible education and a determination to keep children at the heart of all we do. To achieve this we need an inspirational Head Teacher, who will continue to develop our high standards of education in a welcoming, inspiring and supportive environment.
What the school offers its staff
We live by our school values of courage, responsibility, and aspiration every day, through clear expectations and a wide range of opportunities. Our school site is exceptional, featuring an outdoor learning area, an astro-turf pitch, and a large field. We strive to enrich our pupils' educational experiences by welcoming visitors, exploring the local area, and participating in sporting events.
We work hard to maintain a family atmosphere. This is achieved through our routines and house system, which encourages children to mix across year groups. Older children often play with and share books with younger students, fostering a strong sense of community.
Although we are a small school, we provide our children with the same experiences as larger schools, while maintaining a close-knit environment. Every member of staff knows each child personally. We also have a wonderful parent community that volunteers their time to support learning, school trips, and fundraising activities.
Further details about the role
The Rushton Governing Body and Pathfinder Schools are delighted to offer this exciting opportunity to lead Rushton Primary School.
Situated in the small village of Rushton, Northamptonshire, our school is much loved by its pupils, families and the wider community. Our staff team and governing body form an exceptional, highly engaged and ambitious team.
This role would be suitable for an existing Head or Deputy or a talented and ambitious middle leader keen to take the next step into school leadership.
Visits to the school prior to application are encouraged and welcomed, to arrange a visit please contact our School Business Manager Daniel Bull at dbull@pfschools.org.uk
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks. All shortlisted candidates will now be required to complete a staff disqualification declaration as part of our safeguarding checks.
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews may begin soon after receipt of applications for shortlisted candidates, therefore we recommend that you apply early.
Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The workplace will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition (as defined in the Equality Act 2010).
Rushton Primary School Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are available on their website, which can be accessed at the following web address :
Pathfinder Schools and our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, medical, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Before applying, please review our Recruitment and Selection Policy which includes further information on pre-employment checks and our statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
As part of our rigorous Safer Recruitment process Pathfinder Schools has adopted the practice of online searches for external shortlisted candidates.
The purpose of the search is to enable us to fulfil our duty under Keeping Children Safe in Education and is part of our due diligence to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may need to discuss with you during interview. Therefore, if you are shortlisted for a role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Consent to an online search is included in the Pathfinder Schools application form. Searches are based on publicly available information, therefore where your profiles are private or are locked, no further search will be required on these pages. Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied. Pathfinder Schools is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership
Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.
As part of our rigorous Safer Recruitment process, Pathfinder Schools has adopted the practice of online searches for external shortlisted candidates. The purpose of the search is to enable us to fulfil our duty under Keeping Children Safe in Education and is part of our due diligence to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may need to discuss with you during interview.
Therefore, if you are shortlisted for a role, an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Consent to an online search is included in the Pathfinder Schools application form. Searches are based on publicly available information, therefore where your profiles are private or are locked, no further search will be required on these pages. Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.