Calcot Infant and Nursery with Calcot Junior School

Group 3  ISR Range L17 – L23
Required for September 2010

Due to the retirement of the current headteachers, an exciting, rare and challenging opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and inspiring leader to drive our two schools forward in a planned federation.

We are looking for an individual with proven expertise in leadership to take us into the next phase of our development and to continue to capitalise on our achievements to date.

The schools’ priorities are:

●  To lead Calcot Junior School out of special measures (November 2009)
●  To build on the existing good practices in the schools
●  To develop a collaborative  approach to learning across the two schools.

To be successful you will:

❖  design and deliver a shared vision for the two schools and have a proven ability to drive the vision forward
❖  have a proven record of being an innovative and inspiring leader with clear strategic vision, exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills and strong team building capabilities
❖  ensure that the schools provide high quality learning for all pupils
❖  continue to develop the Children’s Centre and community links.

We welcome visits to the schools by prospective candidates. To arrange a visit, please telephone Calcot Infant School on 01189 418189.

For an informal discussion, please contact Karen Claxton, School Improvement Adviser, on 07771941530 or email kclaxton@westberks.gov.uk

The Schools are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity, in all aspects of our activities as an employer and education provider.

For an application pack, please contact Human Resources, West Berkshire Council, on 01635 519122 or email recruitment@westberks.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is: 19th March 2010
Interviews will take place on: 19th and 20th April 2010

Fullbrook Crescent, Tilehurst
Reading RG31 6RY

Tel: 0118 9425182

Number on roll: 227

HEADTEACHER

From September 2010 ● Salary range L13-L19

We offer you an achieving and well regarded school with:

■  A new ICT suite
■  Modern library/teaching facilities
■  An excellent Hearing Resource Base
■  Motivated, committed staff
■  Polite, well-behaved children
■  Supportive parents and governors
■  Commitment to continued personal development and improving standards.

We are looking for:

■  A leader with the ability to articulate a shared vision for the future – and the energy and enthusiasm to get us there
■  Excellent communications skills to build rapport
■  Leadership skills to inspire and motivate staff and children to high levels of achievement
■  Commitment to working with parents and the wider community.
The children would like you to be:
■  Fun!
■  Strict but fair, kind and caring
■  Willing to join in their activities
■  There to support them.

Information packs are available from Recruitment@Westberks.gov.uk  or 01635 519122 or see our school website: www.wfj.westberks.org

Please call the school direct to arrange a visit.

Closing date: 15 March 2010
Interviews: 24 March 2010

Englefield CE (Aided) Primary School

Learning in a caring environment

Salary range: Group 1 ISR 9-15
NOR: 111
Location: West Berkshire
Start Date: September 2010

Our Headteacher is retiring after 14 years, during which she has created a modern, happy and highly successful school, strongly supported by its staff, governors and parents. We are looking for a person to lead the team at our popular church school and to build on its achievements.

Englefield is a “good school with many outstanding features” (OfSTED). We are seeking an individual with the experience and vision to take our school forward to the next stage, building on its excellent reputation as a small rural village school, situated at the heart of a thriving community, in which Christian values are central to the ethos
of the school and its teaching.

Our school can offer you:

• an excellent reputation and history of high achievement;
• close links to the village, local churches and Estate;
• a lovely environment close to Reading and only 5 minutes from Junction 12 of the M4;
• a committed and well-motivated team of staff and governors including an exemplary School Business Manager;
• strong parental involvement and an active PTA;
• “Happy and confident learners” (SIAS).

We wish to appoint a Headteacher who:

• will be an outstanding, enthusiastic, flexible and inspirational leader;
• can build on the strengths and expertise of the existing team;
• can inspire high expectations in teaching and learning;
• has strong communication and management skills;
• has excellent knowledge of teaching and learning across the primary curriculum.

Please contact the school to arrange a visit by email office.englefield@westberks.org or phone 0118 930 2337. Further details and application forms are available from http://www.englefield.westberks.org

Application closing date: 12pm, Monday March 22, 2010
Interview date: March 31, 2010

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced CRB check.

The Ambleside Centre

Woodley, Reading RG5 4JJ
www.amblesidecentre.co.uk

Head Teacher/Head of Centre

Leadership Scale: L13 - L19
Headteacher terms and conditions • All year round
Start date: September 2010

The Ambleside Centre in Woodley (Wokingham) is a learning community that offers a seamless service of high quality care, learning and development and support for children 0-5 years, their families, and for practitioners who work with them.

We celebrate diversity and work collaboratively with families and professionals. We are one team that has at its heart the well being and best outcomes for children, families, and staff.

We believe that we have been judged as outstanding because we are a community of learners continually striving to develop. Due to retirement of our valued Head of Centre, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic early years leader. You will maintain a high standard of integrated provision, continue to drive forward new initiatives that benefit the local community and work collaboratively with all stakeholders in further developing the centre’s vision.

All applicants must be of QTS & NPQH or NPQICL status.

The successful applicant will become the head teacher of our maintained nursery school (extended day and year) with a resource for the hearing impaired. You will also have responsibility for our full day-care provision for children aged 3 months to 3 years and our two children’s centres.

The role is challenging, yet highly rewarding and has considerable scope for personal and professional development.

For application details and to arrange a visit, please contact Joanne Weller or Alison Gee on 0118 377 6444.

Closing date: Noon, 19 March 2010
Shortlisting: 22 March 2010
Interview dates: 29 & 30 March 2010

Ambleside and the local authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records bureau check is required for this post.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer