Head Teacher at St James C of E School

The Job

St. James Church of England Junior School

Tower Hamlets Road

London E7 9DA

Tel: 020 8534 4030

Fax: 020 8555 3721

EXCEPTIONAL HEADTEACHER SOUGHT

Leadership Scale: 15-21

Salary: £59,980 – £68,375

Ref: SCH00476

St James’ C of E Junior School is an exciting and rapidly improving place to learn and work. The school is situated in Forest Gate, Newham, East London.

After years of exemplary service and superb leadership the Head Teacher is planning to retire fully at Easter. The governors are looking to decide her successor at this time in order to ensure continuity. The governors will agree a succession programme with the successful candidate, the possibilities of which will be explained at the interview.

This is an opportunity for a person who is committed to lead and develop further the Christian ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will be one who can build on the progress we have made since the last Ofsted inspection and take us forward to the next level.

This is an exciting opportunity for a person who:

Is energetic and has a real drive for whole school development and learning.

Is committed to continuing high standards.

Has strong strategic leadership skills, is a good communicator and organiser, and is motivational and enthusiastic.

We welcome visits from prospective applicants. Arrangements can be made by telephoning Sharon Davis, Office Manager on 020 8534 4030.

Please download application form and further details on line at www.newham.gov.uk or Telephone 020 8249 6940 (Mon – Fri / 9am till 5pm)

Closing date 25 October 2012

Interview 21 November 2012

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.