School job vacancies - Headteacher, Woburn Lower School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic and inspiring new Headteacher to lead

our Ofsted ‘Good’ Lower School.

We are seeking a Headteacher who will build on the school’s

existing high standards whilst bringing to the role their strong leadership expertise, skills,

ideas and commitment to excellence.

Woburn Lower School is a small rural school situated in the picturesque Georgian village of

Woburn, within the Duke of Bedfordshire’s country estate. The school is a Grade 1 listed

Tudor building which houses 60 pupils.

Woburn Lower School has a well-deserved reputation, benefitting from a valued and

motivated teaching staff, enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and committed Governing

Board.

The school has achieved 100% in phonics for the last four out of five years and continues to

significantly out-perform both the Local Authority (and National) in its English and Maths

KS1 SATS results. The school is well resourced and subsequently provides a positive and

enriching learning environment for all its pupils.

Woburn Lower School Vision

We aim to inspire the children at Woburn Lower School to be happy, confident and proud of

themselves, showing respect, tolerance and empathy towards others. Through inspiring

teaching and providing an exciting, broad and balanced Curriculum and a stimulating

environment, we strive to develop positive attitudes to learning; encouraging children to

embrace challenge and work towards the next steps in their learning. We have high

expectations of pupil achievement, helping each child to reach their potential wherever

their interests and talents lead them. We aim to build resilient learners who think logically

and systematically. With wellbeing always at the centre of what we do, we provide a safe

and nurturing environment.

Our next Headteacher will:

 Provide strategic leadership with a view to developing and improving an already Good school

 Work collaboratively to formulate the aims and objectives of the school

 Lead by example and model best practice regarding professional conduct, workload

and personal development

Visits to Woburn Lower School are essential and warmly encouraged prior to application.

Please contact Emma Lunn on 01525 290207 or alternatively via email at office@woburn-lower-school.co.uk to make an appointment to visit.

An information pack, including the Job Description, Person Specification, Application Form

(please note that we do not accept CV’s) can be found on our website at

http://www.woburn-lower-school.co.uk/

Please return completed applications to Woburn Lower School

At Woburn Lower School we are committed to safer recruitment practices and to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All candidates should be aware that

we follow safer recruitment policies and procedures so references will be requested prior to

interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all

sectors of the community.

Woburn Lower School is part of the Schools for the Future programme.

For further details and an application pack, please visit the school website at: www.woburnlowerschool.co.uk