What skills and experience we're looking for
The role
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic and committed executive headteacher to join our happy, nurturing and successful school team at the Park Hill Thorns Primary Federation. The successful applicant will be responsible for both our sites - Thorns Infant and Park Hill Junior - two LA maintained schools (one mile apart) in the historic town of Kenilworth in Warwickshire. We also have a Specialist Resource Provision for Language and Communication at our Park Hill site and run the out of school provision for our junior pupils.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an experienced headteacher; or is an experienced deputy head who has worked across multiple settings
• Can actively and successfully manage the complexities of a two-site federation including a specialist resource provision and wraparound care
• Is progressive and highly motivated
• Puts safeguarding at the heart of everything they do and has Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) experience
• Has a commitment to an imaginative, inspiring and challenging curriculum which supports all children and staff to achieve the highest standards
• Can continue to develop our whole staff team to provide the best curriculum and safest environments in which all children learn and thrive, to include sharing resources, staff knowledge and expertise, and financial management
• Has excellent organisation and interpersonal skills
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• An experienced, collaborative and supportive leadership team, including governors, who care about all staff, their development and wellbeing
• Welcoming, fun and friendly schools with a positive ethos
• Engaging children who enjoy coming to school and want to learn and do well
• Continued professional and career development
Commitment to safeguarding
Park Hill Thorns Primary Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.