What is the job role?

Salary Starting point 18 £64,143 per annum

Pay range: L18-24 Group 3

Required to start September 2022

Henley Green Primary is a Good School – Ofsted September 2018

Henley Green is a modern two - form entry primary school which serves a diverse community.  Our pupils are engaged and well behaved and we have a strong, motivated team of staff and Governors.

We are looking to appoint an experienced, high performing Headteacher to lead our school.

Our headteacher will be a passionate and creative individual who has high ambitions for our children.  We recognise the need to develop the whole child and therefore we take a holistic approach to meeting their needs.

We have a strong Leadership Team with a focus on school improvement with the aim of ensuring that the curriculum is challenging and stimulating and is designed to suit the needs of our pupils and the community we serve.

We are a committed team, and you will work in collaboration with internal and external key stakeholders.  We are part of a strong educational partnership which includes close working within our network of schools and our community.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold ambitious expectations for all pupils and staff
• Build on a successful legacy and culture based on clear vision and values
• Demonstrate strong and clear leadership skills and empower others to develop
• Continue to develop relationships and collaborate with key partners, parents, carers, and wider school community

If you are successful in your application, you will join staff which are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our children.

In return, you will enjoy:

• A well-resourced school, with specialist teachers and staff with access to a fabulous range of outdoor learning opportunities
• A commitment to providing you with high-quality professional development
• A supportive professional community

• A committed and fully involved Governing Body

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit our stunning school.  Should you wish to arrange a visit, please contact maris.hewins@henleygreen.coventry.sch.uk or telephone 02476 613163.

You will also find lots of information and an Induction film on our school website https://www.henleygreen.co.uk/   

Application packs are available to download from the advert and are to be returned to: externalrecruitment@coventry.gov.uk    

An application pack is available to download and includes further information about the school, role and application requirements.  You will need to submit your application form including a supporting statement, setting out your relevant experience, skills, and competencies you will bring to the role. 

In addition to completing the application form, you are also required to provide a response to following questions:

• As a newly appointed headteacher of Henley Green Primary school, how will you build a cohesive community? 

• As a newly appointed headteacher of Henley Green Primary school, how will you grow and distribute leadership? 

Closing Date:  20^th March 2022

Shortlisting date:  23^rd March 2022

Interview Date:  28^th and 29^th March 2022

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Henley Green is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Coventry City Council