Havering Schools Jobs
Headteacher
- Employer: LIFE Education Trust - Benhurst Primary School
- Reference: SCH/21/143043
Benhurst Primary School
Part of the LIFE Education Trust
Benhurst Avenue
Elm Park
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 4QS
Tel: 01708 450807
Website: www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk
Headteacher
Hours: Full Time
Salary Range: L17 - 23 (Outer London Pay Range)
Start Date: September 2021
We are looking to appoint the new Headteacher of Benhurst Primary School to take the school on the next steps towards being the best that we can be.
We are seeking:
- A forward-thinking school leader with a proven track record in raising standards by working with and motivating others
- Someone who is passionate about delivering the best possible education to the pupils in our school
- A candidate who has a clear understanding of the primary curriculum and how to secure progression for all pupils throughout their time at Benhurst
- Someone who understands the specific needs of disadvantaged and SEND pupils and has solutions for raising their outcomes whilst ensuring that they experience a happy and diverse range of opportunities
- A team player who will work collaboratively with the school’s experienced Senior Leadership Team as well as with the other schools in LIFE Education Trust and our other local schools
Benhurst Primary School is a two-form-entry school in the London Borough of Havering, on the border with Essex. We are a proud member of LIFE Education Trust, whose mission is to "Build Great Learning Communities" based on the core beliefs of Boundless Creativity, Courageous Optimism and Heartfelt Compassion.
Our school motto is "Only my best is good enough for me". All of our pupils, families and staff are committed to this, along with the seven values that can be seen on the school’s logo; not just in terms of learning but in their behaviour and personal relationships as well, making ours a very friendly, happy and safe community.
For further information about the school and trust, please visit: www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk and www.lifeeducationtrust.com
To arrange a visit to the school, please contact: Ian Gurman igurman@lifeeducationtrust.com
Please submit your completed application form, which can be found attached to this advert, together with a letter of application addressed to Dean Jefferys, Chair of Governors, by 12:00 noon on Monday 8th March 2021 to recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com
Interview dates: March 16th and/or 17th
Shortlisting: March 11th
Socially-distanced visits welcomed: March 1st – 3rd
LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
LIFE Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes application from all appropriately qualified and experienced candidates.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
Please submit your completed application form, which can be found attached to this advert, together with a letter of application addressed to Dean Jefferys, Chair of Governors, by 12:00 noon on Monday 8th March 2021 to recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com