Headteacher

Tel: 01603 867504

Email: admin@draytonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: https://www.draytonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk

NOR: 327  Age Range 7-11 years

• Salary – Group 1 - L14 - L20, £65,010-£75,331 pa
• Permanent
• Full Time
• Required for January 2025 (Spring Term)

Our Headteacher is leaving us December 2024 and we are looking to appoint a highly motivated inspirational leader, who will build on the stimulating learning environment and Christian ethos of our school community. 

We are a highly inclusive school, where everyone matters. We are committed to providing an engaging curriculum in a nurturing, safe and happy setting where all of our children can thrive and feel valued.

We are looking for a new headteacher who:

• Understands the school’s CARE values and is committed to the school’s ethos.
• Has recent, successful experience at Headteacher level or is looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their leadership career.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, management and organisational skills. 
• Has excellent inter-personal skills and is pastorally sensitive.
• Is passionate about teaching and learning – believing in the potential of every child and putting their well-being and development at the heart of every decision.
• Is forward thinking and can build on the progress and achievements that the school has already accomplished, meeting future challenges with innovation and creativity.
• Understands the importance of an aspirational curriculum in improving outcomes for all our children.
• Is an excellent communicator and able to build effective partnerships with families, staff, and governors. 
• Is committed to sustaining and developing our links with the local community, the local Church and parish.

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming and creative school where children, staff and parents work as a team.
• Happy engaged pupils who enjoy coming to school, where learning happens in many different and exciting ways and where children show excellent behaviours and enjoy learning.
• Supportive governors who are dedicated to continuous improvement and are committed to your professional development and well-being.
• Hardworking staff who are dedicated to ensuring each child fulfils their potential.
• A short distance from the Norfolk countryside, North Norfolk Coast and The Broads.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, we look forward to hearing from you. If you wish to have an informal conversation regarding this position, please contact: -

Kevin Haylock – Chair of Governors, Tel 07720574856 - kevhaylock61@googlemail.com 

You are also very welcome to come and visit our school and meet everyone. Please contact the school office on 01603 867504 or via email - admin@draytonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk 

Our school website - www.draytonjunior.norfolk.sch.uk provides a comprehensive overview of our school.

How to apply

An Application Pack is available from 'Attachments'.

Apply using our online application form - please click the orange ‘Apply for Job’ button. If you do not already have a Teacher Booker/Education Job Finder account, you will be required to create one and set up your profile before completing the application form.

Only applications submitted on the specified application form will be considered.

The candidates selected for interview will be informed after shortlisting. When submitting your application, please enclose an email address or telephone number. Confirmation of selection will follow via email.

Closing date: 16 May 2024

Shortlisting date: 23 May 2024

Interview dates: 13 & 14 June 2024

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks, including providing evidence of your right to work, evidence of your “Qualified Teacher Status” and satisfactory references.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.