Local Government Jobs

Sitwell Junior School
Grange Road
Rotherham, S60 3LA
Roll: 302 Age range 7-11

Group 3, L14 – L20, £50,454 – £58,464 pa

Required for September 2010.

Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher, the Governors are looking for someone who:-

Is a caring, enthusiastic and committed professional.
Has high expectations for the school.
Is an excellent communicator.
Will inspire children, staff, parents and Governors to work in partnership towards the achievement of excellence.
Has an outstanding track record of driving improvement.

We can offer you:-

Children who are happy and confident with a positive attitude to learning.
An opportunity to work with highly motivated and committed staff and Governors.
A positive and caring environment where Every Child Matters.
An opportunity to develop within a well established and highly effective network of Headteachers in the Oakwood Cluster of Schools.
The opportunity and support to create and implement a successful strategic vision for the future.

School visits: The Governors invite potential applicants to make an appointment with Mrs Surtees, Headteacher on (01709) 531867 prior to applying for the position. The successful applicant will have the opportunity of contributing to the appointment of the Deputy Headteacher.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with vulnerable children/young people and therefore, if successful, you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Further information about the disclosure scheme can be found at www.crb.HOMEOFFICE.GOV.UK

Application packs are available from David Borthwick, Schools First. E-mail:-

Interviews to be held on: 19th and 20th April 2010.
Closing date: 29th March 2010