http://essexschoolsjobs.co.uk.com/This RSS feed is for leadership vacancies added to Essex Schools Jobs for the past seven days.en-GBEssex County Council, England60http://essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=3967The Governing Body of Broomgrove Junior School is seeking to recruit a Headteacher as a result of the retirement of our successful and respected Head. We are looking for an innovative and committed team leader who will continue to move the school towards outstanding academic results, further develop our recently introduced creative curriculum and embrace our ethos of the all-round development of the individual child. We expect our Headteacher to build upon our links with Broomgrove Infant School and the wider community. They will expand the large number of invaluable extra-curricular activities that are already in place. Broomgrove Junior School is a welcoming and friendly workplace with motivated and enthusiastic children and a dedicated team of teaching and support staff. We offer a fully inclusive school that is a central part of the vibrant and thriving Wivenhoe community. Located on the banks of a tidal river, Wivenhoe has the best of several worlds in terms of living environment, a rich history, a culture of arts and learning and beautiful natural surroundings. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning Julie Tompkins, Clerk to the Governors. Tel: 01206 822893. Our Mission Statement “At Broomgrove Junior School we expect everyone to work together to achieve high standards of learning and behaviour in a safe, happy and stimulating environment where both children and adults are valued.”Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=3967http://essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=4091Vice Principal Salary Range: L16 - L21 Required for January 2013 or earlier As part of the implementation of a new Senior Leadership structure and to support the newly appointed Principal, the Governors wish to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Vice Principal committed to raising standards, with significant evidence of successful impact on improving teaching and students’ progress. The successful candidate will be a practising Catholic with the knowledge and skills and a proven record of leading teaching and learning and developing transformational change to support St Benedict’s to become an outstanding Catholic College. As the Vice Principal you will have responsibility for the strategic direction and leadership of a team of Assistant Principals and lead on developments to secure outstanding teaching and learning. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, effective and highly strategic leader to make an outstanding contribution to teaching and learning. The successful applicant will undoubtedly be a prime candidate for headship within three to five years. Closing date: 8th June 2012 noon Applications should be addressed to the Principal. Shortlisted candidates will go through to the formal interview stage on: 25th & 26th June 2012 For further details and an application pack please go to our website www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk and click on vacancies or contact Mrs Diane Hillliard, PA to the Principal: e-mail d.hilliard@stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk; telephone 01206 516842. Visits prior to application can be arranged. St Benedict’s Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the CRB. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=4091http://essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=4055Due to the promotion of our current Deputy Headteacher we are seeking to appoint a caring enthusiastic and committed leader to join our senior leadership team. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who: •will maintain the level of care, guidance and support of the children •is an inspirational teacher who demonstrates excellent classroom practice •is committed to working with all the school stakeholders to achieve the best for our children •has a thorough understanding of assessment and pupil tracking •is able to work effectively within our team, supporting the close partnerships between the school and the wider community King's Ford Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=4055http://essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=3942Permanent Contract Full Time - 37 hours per week Based in the North Quadrant The Role The SEN Inclusion Commissioner is a key member of SEN Inclusions Team within Standards and Excellence. The role reports to the Inclusions Assistant Commissioner within the Schools and Education Service (SES). The SES, part of the Schools’ Children and Families (SCF) Directorate, will be the ‘Champion for Children and Families’ and a Commissioner and Enabler of Education within Essex. It will drive the implementation of the Council’s priorities for education and work with the Strategic Education Board (which will include Headteacher and governor representatives, Academy sponsors representing all types of Academies, and Diocesan representatives) to build engagement with and agreement to those priorities. Knowledge, Skills and Experience • Qualified Teacher Status • Qualification to degree level or equivalent with a relevant professional/management qualification, membership of a relevant professional body. • Experience, knowledge and understanding of legislative frameworks around improved outcomes for pupils with SEN/AEN • Desired experience of senior management in a school/educational setting • Commitment to continued professional development • Evidence of success in determining and evaluating service quality and identifying opportunities to achieve effectiveness and best value • Proven track record of success in working in partnership to effect school improvement • Knowledge and understanding of high quality (SEN) leadership and management for inclusion • Knowledge and understanding of high quality (SEN) learning and teaching which ensures inclusion • Knowledge and understanding of high quality SEN/ inclusive provision • Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for school improvement. For an informal chat about the post please contact Liz Cornish, Assistant Lead Strategic Commissioner - SEN Inclusion, on 01245 436076. For the role profile please contact Jo Polley at the Working for Essex Team on 01245 438715. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=3942http://essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=3946The Role The Quadrant Commissioner (Secondary) is a key member of the Standards and Excellence Team. The role reports to the Assistant Commissioner – Standards and Excellence within the Schools and Education Service (SES). The SES, part of the Schools’, Children and Families (SCF) Directorate, is the ‘Champion for Children and Families’ and the Strategic Commissioner and Enabler of Education within Essex. It drives the implementation of the Council’s priorities for education and work with the Strategic Education Board (which includes head teacher and governor representatives, Academy sponsors representing all types of Academies, and Diocesan representatives) to build engagement with and agreement to those priorities. Job Purpose The Quadrant Commissioner works in partnership with schools and other educational providers to identify areas for improvement and identify solutions for schools. This involves determining the most efficient and effective response by commissioning the appropriate resources to support improvement, either internally or externally. The Quadrant Commissioner needs to leverage resources from schools and other funding sources in order to supplement internal resources available. The Quadrant Commissioner is responsible for: • Being the conduit for information and communications between schools, providers and the ECC. • Ensuring an effective system of support and challenge for maintained schools in their quadrant. • Maintaining a continued system wide focus on standards and progress. • Ensuring that children receive their entitlement to provision. • Ensuring that providers are supported to make the required improvements. • Ensuring ECC meets its statutory responsibilities for school standards. Knowledge, Skills and Experience • Qualified Teacher Status • Qualification to degree level or equivalent with a relevant professional/management qualification, membership of a relevant professional body • Desired experience of senior management in a school/educational setting • Commitment to continued professional development • Evidence of success in determining and evaluating service quality and identifying opportunities to achieve effectiveness and best value. For an informal chat about the post please contact Rosemary Prince, Assistant Lead Strategic Commissioner - Secondary, on 01245 436304. For the role profile please contact Jo Polley at the Working for Essex Team on 01245 438715. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk/Vacancies/Details.aspx?VacancyId=3946