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HEADTEACHER
Required from April 2025
Salary Range £65,286 - £77,552 (Scale points L12 - L19) starting salary based on experience.
NOR: 210 (One form entry)
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established, successful, inclusive and forward thinking Primary school. We are looking for an inspirational leader with strong interpersonal skills, clear strategic vision and drive, who will join our committed team of staff and governors to build on solid foundations and continue to move our vibrant school forward.
The successful candidate will demonstrate :
• A passion for delivering high quality education within a nurturing environment, aimed at making a positive difference to children's lives and their wellbeing;
• Proven leadership skills with an impressive record of achievement in your existing and previous roles;
• Strategic thinking and planning aimed at delivering a broad and balanced curriculum to inspire and challenge our children whatever their ability;
• Excellent and effective communication skills, with a commitment to building strong relationships when working in partnership with the children, parents, staff and the wider community;
• Experience to adapt in an ever changing educational landscape
We can offer:
Happy, well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning
A dedicated, talented and hardworking staff team
A skilled, supportive and active Governing Body, open to new ideas and eager to support continued school improvement.
A fantastic outdoor learning environment
A school that has a strong record of school improvement.
Visits to the School are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To make an appointment, please contact Tracy Baker on 07534 406864 on via email at t.baker@tendring-pri.essex.sch.uk
Please take care to complete the application in full, as any incomplete applications will not be considered.
Tendring 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 appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:
to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;
to verify employment history.
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Information about the School
Tendring Primary is small, popular school located close to the Suffolk/Essex Border, attracting children from a wide area across the Tendring Peninsular. We currently have 190 children on roll. The School is set in approximately a three acre site with original buildings dating back to 1896. The school has extended over the years to include new buildings and extensive outdoor learning facilities.
“Tendring Primary is a very special place with a caring, nurturing ethos and culture” quote.