This is what the governors, staff and children of Gosford Park Primary School are looking for in a new Headteacher. Our school is at heart of our local community, and we want a leader for our school who can embrace our ethos of ‘One community, many cultures, growing and learning together’.  

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and empathetic leader who will build on the current progress and who will nurture and inspire the children and staff to be “the best they possibly can be”. Our new, dynamic and inclusive leader will strive for excellence in all areas of school life and work to enhance our reputation in the local community. They will also understand the challenges that a multi-cultural community like ours face.  

Gosford Park Primary School is a two-form entry school with Nursery provision and excellent wraparound facilities. The heart of Gosford is the children and its dedicated, loyal and highly professional staff. We pride ourselves on the strength and warmth of these relationships.

What is the job role?

We are committed to providing a broad curriculum which is exciting, creative and stimulating for all children, enabling them to develop a love of learning in a warm and positive environment where they are safe, valued and challenged. The successful candidate should be prepared to work in a context where we need to tackle the OFSTED identified shortcomings and be open to support from outside school to help overcome our challenges. Our excellent modern facilities and broad educational provision mean that children have a wide range of opportunities both within the school day and as part of our extracurricular offering. The successful candidate can be assured they will be leading a dedicated and aspirational staff team, supported by a committed governing board. As governors we passionately believe that our children come first and that to achieve success for our children we must create the right environment for our staff to flourish and engage. 

We encourage applications from candidates who know that they have the experience, drive and commitment to lead our staff and inspire our children. The successful candidate will share our commitment to a child-centred approach and share our beliefs that, everyone has a right to feel safe, everyone has a right to learn and that everyone has a right to be treated with respect. You will be able to lead the school with passion and dedication and be able to communicate this at all levels; to achieve excellence in teaching and learning and continue to develop positive relationships between, staff, pupils, parents and the wider community. 

If this opportunity excites you, you share our beliefs and have the necessary skills and qualities to lead our fantastic school, we will warmly welcome your application. 

Full details are in the attached pack

Who are we looking for?

Completed application forms should be submitted no later than noon on Friday 7th November using the online application link provided. Applicants are asked to use the personal statement section of the application form to explain how their skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements laid out in the person specification.

There is also a further question to address:

How would you approach the first 90 days in role? Please break this down month by month.

A shortlist of candidates will be selected by 14th November and invited to attend a selection process.

This will take place over two days on 

24th and 25th November with a series of activities including a formal interview.

References will be sought prior to interview.

School visits are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office either by phone (024 7622 3281) or email (lbaldwin@gosfordpark.coventry.sch.uk ). The dates of 4th November (pm) and 5th November (am) have been identified for these.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

 Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council