Headteacher

About the role

Success and Excellence within a caring, Christian environment

High Wych Primary School is located on the outskirts of Sawbridgeworth in East Herts. Situated in a beautiful (but easily accessible) rural setting, the school caters for almost 230 children aged 3 to 11. We are committed to being a caring, inclusive Christian school and our dedicated staff team want every pupil to learn in a supportive environment full of excitement and fun.

Our New Headteacher

After 21 years of successful leadership, we are bidding farewell to our Headteacher who is retiring. As a result, we are looking for an inspiring and dynamic leader who can steer the school into the future

Are you ready to make a lasting impact by leading a team of dedicated staff and enthusiastic pupils towards a bright future?

You will bring:

• Confident leadership skills with the ability to inspire and articulate a clear vision for the school.
• Commercial acumen to navigate challenges, overcome obstacles and drive positive change.
• Strong communication skills to foster an open dialogue throughout the school and wider community, enabling effective collaboration and cooperation.
• Entrepreneurial flair with the ability to find new ways to improve the school's offering.
• Tremendous energy when embracing new challenges and opportunities.
• Distinctive experience – or fresh ideas – of leading a Church school.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage school operations and resources efficiently.
• A whole-school approach to decision-making, ensuring effective engagement with staff, pupils, parents and governors.
• Dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment for all.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in teaching and learning.
• Sound knowledge of educational policies, procedures and regulations.
• A desire to conserve and enhance connections within our community, fostering growth, collaboration and a shared sense of pride in our school.

What can we offer?

We have lots to offer the successful candidate including:

• Experienced, talented and hardworking staff who believe in the potential of every child.
• Polite and respectful pupils who are eager to embrace learning each day.
• A governing body dedicated to the school’s mission and success.
• A family-based Church school in a stunning rural setting surrounded by open farmland – but easily accessible by major road networks.
• An active and enthusiastic PTA.
• The opportunity for professional development, including a professional mentor and a network of support to guide you on your leadership journey.

If this sounds like the school for you to pursue your leadership career, or start your headship journey, please apply before 9.00am on Monday 16th September 2024.

We would like to encourage all potential applicants to take the opportunity to visit us and to experience first-hand what a truly wonderful school we are. To arrange your visit please contact Matt Littlewood, Chair of Governors at mlittlewood@highwych.herts.sch.uk

For more information, visit https://www.highwych.herts.sch.uk

Please apply online using the link below or download the attachment and send your completed application form to: leadership.recruitment@hfleducation.org CVs will not be considered.

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

High Wych CE 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. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023).