Head of Junior School

Required for September 2009

Central Newcastle High Junior School is a happy and vibrant place in which to learn, to work and to grow. From our youngest Nursery pupils through to Year 6, there is a pride at being part of this community and great enthusiasm for learning.

We are looking for someone to lead the Junior School into the next exciting phase of its development.  Our aim is to give every girl the opportunity to grow into a confident, self-assured young woman in a challenging yet supportive environment.  We offer small classes of enthusiastic pupils and an environment where the ability to inspire is valued highly.

The successful candidate will have an innovative approach, proven leadership skills, a dynamic outlook, creativity and, above all, a passion for education and the ability to foster the strengths and meet the individual needs of more than 330 children from Nursery to Year 6.

We can offer you

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Excellent facilities and ICT resources
• A warm, friendly and supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities are available.

Salary is according to the GDST National Scale. 

Closing date for applications:   21^st November 2008

Interviews will be held on:      4^th  December 2008

We are committed to the safeguarding of children, and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Central Newcastle High School

Eskdale Terrace

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 4DS

Telephone: 0191 2811768

Fax:  0191 2816192

E-mail: g.lord@cnw.gdst.net  

Website: www.gdst.net/newcastlehigh                                   Registered Charity No. 306983